My first week of physics with my current teacher consisted of one day, but just in that 49 minute class period, I enjoyed myself more than I have in two days with my previous teacher. My previous teacher was erratic, confusing, and plainly boring. And frankly, I would be ok with that if he taught me the information I needed. However, us students were given homework without actually being taught the material. Needless to say, I requested a different teacher for physics and that's how I ended up here actually enjoying myself.
And in the 24 hour class change, my perspective on physics erratically altered. Due to my previous teacher, I was confused and ultimately worried about physics because I knew absolutely nothing. But on the first day in my new class last Friday, the first thing told to me was "It's not about the answer, it's about the process." No teacher has ever shed light on this issue as my current teacher has and I've learned that it's not about always being perfect, but the journey that leads us to success. Being a perfectionist myself, actually being told this is relieving and refreshing. This caught my attention. I'm already learning things about myself and my habits one day into the class... impressive.
Going into the weekend, I was much more positive about my learning in physics and felt much more relaxed about the year. And to think that one good teacher could do this to you: make you feel involved, significant, and relieved for the road ahead. "You must be present to win." No, you're not going to be perfect or have the right answers 100 percent of the time, but if you're learning, you're winning. Based on what I've been presented with so far, I'm excited to see how much I'm going to grow personally and intellectually throughout the year. Physics 2012? Challenge accepted.
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