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 As a teacher, it can be easy to fall into the trap of wanting to shape our students in our own image. We may want them to adopt our beliefs, our values, and our worldview. After all, we believe that we have the answers, and we want to impart them to the next generation. However, this approach can be problematic. It can lead to a narrow-mindedness that stifles creativity and critical thinking. It can also create a power imbalance between teacher and student, with the former holding all the cards. In short, it can be detrimental to the learning process. To be a truly effective teacher, it is important to defend our students against our own personal influence. This means putting our own biases and beliefs aside and allowing our students to explore their own ideas and perspectives. This does not mean that we should abandon our role as a guide and mentor. On the contrary, it means that we should be even more vigilant in creating a safe and supportive learning environment in which our stude

  It's been said that a good teacher is one who makes themself progressively unnecessary. This is a profound statement that sums up the essence of teaching. It means that a teacher's ultimate goal is to help their students become independent learners who can think for themselves, make their own decisions, and solve problems on their own. In other words, a teacher's success is measured by how well their students can function without them. The role of a teacher is to impart knowledge, skills, and values to their students. But the real challenge is not just to teach them what to think but how to think. A good teacher is not just a source of information but a guide who helps their students develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. They encourage their students to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore new ideas. They create a supportive and stimulating learning environment that fosters curiosity, inquiry, and discovery. However, the