Teachers and enjoyment of lesson

[Barmi]

But if you really LOVED it then surely you still would regardless of the teacher

Nope. Remember that in school and sixth-form the teacher still has control over the lesson and how you engage with the material. It is possible for a teacher to manipulate the lessons in such a way that you feel you cannot continue, regardless of whether you like the content or not. If the content you love is being delivered to you in a poor way, it often becomes very difficult to feel as attached to it.

Take Drama, for example. This is not my own experience, but it does happen. Some people may get a teacher who severely limits the practical time the students have, and put a heavy focus on the reading/thinking and theory aspects of the subject. I could quite easily someone no longer having a passion for that subject if they had an experience like that.

If the teaching dynamic wasn't so important, why are new teachers in state schools required to be dynamic and engaging with their subject, and expected to foster that passion in students?

You get good teachers up North?? Don't be stupid, lol.

Yes, we do.

[StripedTiger]

i have an average ability of most subjects
i only ever show real progression or intelligence when i like the teacher

gcse single science i went from a D/C to an A
biology as level i went from U/E to a high C

both situations ive liked the teacher

gcse maths i got a B and i could remember everything so well and could do questions the first time round. When it came to as level, i didnt like the teacher and finished as maths with a U

so pretty much, if you like the teacher, you enjoy the lessons, you work harder / better etc. thats what i believe

[Immenseman]

I totally agree with you Barmi, just playing devils advocate.

[Alkaz]

No not really, I had teachers I liked in lessons I loved but when they changed and we had a rubbish or nasty teacher I suddenly did not want to go to that lesson

[Barmi]

I totally agree with you Barmi, just playing devils advocate.

Awwwh, come on... he can defend himself!

[Immenseman]

Need to provoke discussion with you dead lot!

[Kent]

When I was in school, if a teacher was too nice they were considered a push over and couldn't control class.
Strict teachers would just get abused
People in the middle would get moaned at as people said they had sudden mood swings.

you just can't win.

[Immenseman]

Yeah, but a teacher can be strict and nice.

[Kent]

they can't, they get ****** over.

[Immenseman]

well maybe just in your unruly school!!