[HPforGrownups] Re: More on Snape

[Shaun Hately]

No: HPFGUIDX 102642

On 23 Jun 2004 at 23:54, dumbledore11214 wrote:

> Alla:
> 
> 
> I was like Hermione in school... to certain extent. I always knew the 
> answer (Not in all classes, mind you :o), in some), but I was shy 
> enough to raise my hand all the time.
> 
> I cannot remember of any teacher who tried to shut me up, when I 
> indeed raised my hand.

Whereas, I can remember about a dozen... it's one of those areas 
where experiences can differ greatly.

Now as I've said before, I work with gifted kids, and I was one. 
Teacher hostility towards students who always answer the questions 
is  quite a common experience for these kids. It occurs for 
multiple reasons - sometimes it's because the teacher sees it as 
disruptive in some ways, because it discourages others from 
answering. Sometimes it's because the teacher sees it as a form of 
boasting. Sometimes it's because the teacher regards it as somehow 
unfair to other students to let the bright child be too obvious. 
Sometimes the teacher is a rotten teacher - other times, they may 
actually be a very good teacher, just not specifically informed or 
trained about teaching this specific population.

Some teachers certainly do view these children as a plus in their 
classrooms - but the opposite is a very recognised problem.

I'm glad you didn't experience it - but it is very common indeed.


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