Now that you have revised your lesson notes and homework, you may have a list of questions that you need answered. Who is the best person to consult? A classmate? Nope.
You should never consult a fellow classmate as far as possible. This is because, like you, your classmates are also trying to learn new knowledge and skills from your teacher.
Your teacher has already acquired a lot of correct knowledge from his teacher. That is why your teacher is now teaching you. If your classmates can teach you just as well as your teacher, why do you still need your teacher?
In most cases, your classmates may only have partial knowledge of a topic that you are learning in class. They may also have questions themselves. If you approach a fellow classmate who is only as good as you, chances are you will get the wrong answers to your questions.
Always consult your teacher directly. Dont be afraid to approach your teacher and ask for a private session. He will be most willing to help you. Nothing brings more satisfaction to a teacher than a student who is willing to learn.
Of course, your teacher may have a busy schedule, so he may not be able to meet you at the times that you request. But if you need help, you should be patient.
As long as you can make it at the times that your teacher is available, go for it.
A few things to note, though. If you get a private session with your teacher, always go prepared with your list of questions. Ask intelligent questions. Dont ask your teacher to repeat his lesson all over again for you. You know it wont happen.
A few things to note, though. If you get a private session with your teacher, always go prepared with your list of questions. Ask intelligent questions. Dont ask your teacher to repeat his lesson all over again for you. You know it wont happen.
Dont expect your teacher to help you with all your homework. He has already done his. Dont fall into the trap of thinking that if you consult your teacher more often than the other students, he will pay special attention to you and like you more. Your teacher will be able to see through your ploy.
Remember: dont leave your questions unanswered, or they will snowball as you attend new lessons. And they will impede your understanding of new lessons, as well as cost you dearly in your test and exam scores. =X
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