Pedagogical education of children is one of the most time-consuming and responsible tasks. Properly cope with the upbringing of a child (and even more so a teenager) is not capable of everyone. Perhaps that is why they say that a teacher should go to work not by profession, but by vocation.
One of these people, about whom we can say that the upbringing and education of children is his true vocation, is Shalva Alexandrovich Amonashvili.
The famous Soviet teacher does not hide his miraculous methods of education, turning a malicious truant into the winner of the national Olympics. Moreover, a good-natured teacher is ready to share his wisdom with everyone. Shalva Amonashvili believes that the best gift that each of us presents to the world is a personal experience that can have a positive impact on the lives of others.
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Once Shalva Alexandrovich held a seminar among primary school teachers and presented there the basic principle embedded in the concept of humane pedagogy. At the end of his lecture, he asked the teachers, “How would you react if a student came in the middle of a class 20 minutes late?”
The opinion of the seminar participants was unanimous: “Reprimand and diary entry for parents, let them guide their child on the right path.”
Amonashvili’s response was even a little discouraged. Nevertheless, he did not give the appearance, but simply softly expressed his opinion on this matter.
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“My reaction, dear ones, would be the exact opposite. The first thing I would say to my child would be a welcome greeting. And then I would suggest that the student take his place and join the class.
If the child had been late the next day, I would have met him even more. And sincerely, without irony and arrogance, said the Soviet teacher.
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To the silent astonishment of the audience, Shalva Aleksandrovich replied: The whole point is that the child responds only to the pure impulse of love. When he feels that he is loved, expected and needed somewhere, he will stop being late and start coming to class with joy.
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Moreover, his success in training will begin to grow rapidly. Children are very sensitive creatures. And only when they feel the care and respect of adults, they are willing to try.
, added Amonashvili.
Interestingly, Shalva himself in junior grades was not the most diligent student. Only a new teacher who showed sincere interest in children managed to instill in the future teacher a love of knowledge. It was the method of unconditional love that could influence him. He still recommends it to young teachers. He knows about its effectiveness not by hearsay.
What do you think is the best way to educate a child?