When we're talking about the development of staff, we're talking about the development of peers, (although I'm coming to recognise that all students are potentially peers; age shouldn't matter, position shouldn't matter, qualification doesn't matter, experience doesn't matter), and in my mind, collaboration seems the most appropriate approach. I need to understand where they're coming from and what they want to do. The more I can understand every one of my students, the better I can be as what I think I should be which is a facilitator, and which I like better than trainer which just sounds like someone who teaches dogs to "sit!"
The only problem....what if you have a student who you really can't see eye to eye with. Do you try to persuade them that your approach is better? Well, I suppose you just offer an opinion. And then it's up to both of you if anyone listens to anyone else.
The only problem....what if you have a student who you really can't see eye to eye with. Do you try to persuade them that your approach is better? Well, I suppose you just offer an opinion. And then it's up to both of you if anyone listens to anyone else.
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