Although his inspiration was likely Confucian philosopher Xunzi, Benjamin Franklin is sometimes credited with saying:
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

A teacher’s prime objective should not be to merely give knowledge to the learner, but rather to help them discover it. This approach encourages active learning for long-term benefit and promotes responsibility for, and ownership of that learning. Every student learns a little differently and this needs to be considered and adjusted for in every situation. One of the biggest obstacles to learning is often the student’s motivation. The best motivation for anything is internal rather than external, and if she or he doesn’t want to learn or sees no value in learning, then the learner must find a way to create motivation within. No one can do it for them, but I can usually help with this. Of course, there are many other things that can interfere with effective learning, and I will gladly assist in minimizing these obstacles if possible.