Novosibirsk Residents Debate Education System Over Homework and Tutors

A tutor from Kemerovo in Russian language and literature, and formerly a subject teacher, in her author«s column stated that there has been a collapse in the education system and explained why, in her opinion, it»s hard for students to gain knowledge in modern schools. NGS readers are vigorously discussing the publication — Novosibirsk residents left nearly 200 comments under it. We are publishing the most interesting ones.

Problem with Teachers and the System

Some Novosibirsk residents are sure that modern teachers do not strive to convey information to children clearly.

“Teachers basically don«t want to explain anything now. They rely on everyone understanding it themselves,” notes a reader.

“It makes sense to raise salaries only for teachers who know the subject, can explain it, mastering terminology and methodology. Full checking of homework should be made mandatory,” believes a Novosibirsk resident.

“I worked both in school and technical college when I was young: taught history, philosophy, political science, and, alas, noticed how I, a young specialist, was picked on and not valued by old teachers. Humiliatingly low salary, and on top of that, dealing with children«s nerves?” reflects a Siberian.

“Teachers could impart good knowledge if schools weren«t overloaded. Increasing the workload two or more times doesn»t allow conveying knowledge to students. We need to limit the workload to a reasonable level, building new schools and hiring teachers,” is confident a reader.

Children and Parents Are to Blame

Other readers believe that the children and their parents themselves are to blame. Novosibirsk residents note that in the modern world, schoolchildren don«t want to gain knowledge and listen to teachers. For example, a reader remarks that 34 children in a class is quite a normal situation: in the times when she herself was a schoolgirl, there were even more children in the class.

“When I taught in school, I had 43 students in one class and 41 in another. No one disrupted lessons, they were good kids and, for the most part, sensible parents. It«s impossible to work individually. Working with lagging students, who mostly don»t even want to study, in my personal time and for free — I don«t want to. I sincerely sympathize with teachers. In the current situation, even the best have a very, very hard time,” reflects a reader.

Another anonymous author holds a similar opinion. He is convinced: if children did their homework themselves and listened to teachers, tutors would not be needed for them.

“Parents themselves have taught children not to think. Up to a certain point, parents do homework for children, and then hire a tutor because they can«t cope anymore. Don»t blame the education system — look in the mirror,” believes a Novosibirsk resident.

“Everything is correct. In school, the teacher doesn«t have the opportunity to explain to each student until they understand. A tutor has such an opportunity — hence the result. Children are all different too: some grasp things quickly, others need to think and figure it out,” reflects a Siberian woman.

Earlier we wrote about how a teacher told why young educators are fleeing schools.