Which do you think make better students? Why? What are the pros and cons of teaching each?
2006-11-26 03:03:23 · 7 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I have taught both children and adults. I find that children are much easier. They are more receptive to learning.
Adults develop inhibitions so their minds aren't as open. Children are still in an exploratory stage and aren't afraid to try things. Adults have a longer attention span, but I found that adults needed to be told things more often than children.
2006-11-26 11:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by kiki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some Children have much better memories, and some are very active and some in the pursoit to learn. Altough some do tend to get noisey.Some Adults have a longer attention spand and aren't as hyper. Although some of thier memories aren't as good and some feel like they have a better place to be.
2006-11-26 11:08:48 · answer #2 · answered by I'm mad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think teaching kids are better. 3 and 4th graders are so much fun. u dont have 2 baby them, they understand and they arent at that snotty age. when u get some like 2 learn and some dont and they think cuz they are adults they can come 2 class whenever, second u always have your know it alls that try 2 question your teachings etc... but if u get older kids then i would rather teach an adult.
2006-11-26 13:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by thesunnshynne 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're in your home country, I think teaching children is better. You can get a better-paying job without needing a Master's degree. Overseas, it's best to teach adults because you'll make instant social connections.
2006-11-26 13:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no one should answer this for you.
this really has to come from within. they are both two different worlds and you really need to ask yourself "what will I enjoy more?"
because if you have not dealt with kids before and you choose to teach them with no experience - you may find that you were not meant for teaching kids - you will be unhappy - and the kids will suffer.
you have to know if you are good with kids or not. this is not something someone can tell you.
But as in general - I find that kids are way easier to teach because they are younger and their minds are like sponges. they are constantly in the learning mode and are looking to quench their desire for more.
Adults are set in their ways and you need to re-teach them in most cases based on their past experiences or knowledge.
2006-11-26 12:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teaching adult and children it is the same, They are learning and will give the same result.
2006-11-26 12:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by boy_jam_arch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
adults
2006-11-26 18:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋