As a teacher I feel that we are looked upon for answers. However, I don’t believe we are there to spoon feed information, but to guide the learner in the right direction. Petty (2004 pp.354) argues that the tutor as a facilitator is crucial, but not always done correctly. A tutor is there to help a student towards independence, therefore using a question and answer based conversation, you are able to guide the learner to the correct answer without actually giving them the information directly. By doing this, the student and teacher become a partnership, but the learner is always given the lead initially.
Petty, G. (2004) Teaching Today: A Practical Guide. 3rd Edition. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes
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good point, well made
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