Kim's Question

Kim's Question: How important is it that students enjoy their education and should this be the goal in teaching?

I believe that teachers should try to make their lessons enjoyable, and encourage their students to enjoy learning. Although the material may not always be enjoyable to all students, the learning experience and the time they spend in the classroom can be made enjoyable, therefore increasing their desire to learn. I think the more enjoyable a student finds a class, the more likely they will grasp the concepts because they will probably be actively engaged int he experience. Unfortunately, teachers do not have the authority to change their curricula to make the subjects more enjoyable, but they can try to select material and activities that the students will like. When students become bored or disinterested in the classroom material, they often become disengaged and will not perform as well on exams and quizzes. By keeping students of all intelligence levels interested in the classroom, a teacher may find that he/she can successfully connect to the students.

My question: Have you ever had a teacher who took a active role in trying to make your education enjoyable?