Let us pause for a moment of Science

Is there always a right or wrong answer to every question? Science tells us, there is not. As a class we were asked to discover this through an inquiry lesson taught by Mrs. F. We were handed a regular piece of scrap paper and told "make the paper fall slowly and accurately". Without any other form of direction, we hesitated and looked around the room curious to see who would make the first move. Nobody wanted to be "wrong". I felt there had to be a correct answer. If there wasn't, why would she ask us to do it? Mrs. F wanted to show us how a good inquiry lesson is presented. An inquiry lesson allows students to create their own answers and pose new questions. They are able to create new knowledge and understanding through experimentation, observation, and discovery. Completing this activity left myself and my classmates with both answers and new questions. Although my piece of paper fell slowly and accurately 4 out 5 times, it still wasn't perfect. It wasn't the "answer". Following our lesson on inquiry, the class was introduced to the complicated task of grading. Mrs. F explained to us the importance of knowing your students. She showed us examples of student plagiarism, and the work of a child with emotional disorders. If a teacher doesn't take the time to get to know their students, they may not take this into account when grading. A good teacher knows the work that the child is capable of completing and grades them and takes this into consideration when grading. The class with Mrs. F gave me probably the best insight i have an in my educational experience so far. She seems like a very passionate, knowledgeable, and caring teacher. I aspire to be like her in the future and even in my classroom right now.