The light.....

I think I saw a light go off in some of my "Intro" students eyes this past week and they actually began to use common sense and put things into perspective. More often then not the level one students just try to memorize and do what is necessary for a good grade. I am trying to teach them (as I did with level two and three classes prior) that if they try to digest and discern, things will come easier and they will come together for the big picture. It is just like profiling offenders (organized/disorganized etc...) it is part common sense, a dash of "art" and a handful of science. Isn't that how life is? If we use common sense, our personal experiences with factual information everything seems to come together and the light goes on! I guess that is why teaching can be so gratifying, like Courtney said in his blog about a student skipping then texting him. Students cease to amaze us......especially when the "light" goes on! As one of my female students said to another student "Don't hate because I am beautiful, hate me because your boyfriend thinks so." Arrogance, swagger and confidence all rolled into one. Now if only the "light" would come on for her! Ha!