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Introduction

And they created school so as the devil ordered. A child loved nature, so he was captured indoors. He couldn't stay without motion, so he was forced into immobility. He loved working with his hands, but he got taught theories and ideas. He enjoyed speaking — he was ordered to keep silent. He tried to understand — he was told to learn by heart. He preferred to research and look for knowledge, but he was given it available. And then, children learned something they would never learn under different conditions. They learned to lie and pretend.

— Adolphe Ferriere, Swiss teacher

I want to change it.

— me

My teaching philosophy

1. Just a study is terrible. Learning is good.
2. The teacher is not a unique source of everything and can make mistakes.
3. It is impossible to give an education. You can only get an education.
4. The teacher is a friend, not the enemy.
5. Typically schools and universities are delayed comparing our technical progress. Schools should lead and outrun growth. Schools should prepare those who will create the new World.
6. In the XX century, schools prepared people for routine and one-type work in factories. In the XXI century, schools should develop personalities and revolutionaries of the Universe.

Self assessment

• I am assessing myself as a flexible, friendly, and responsible person.
• As a teacher, I hold an ethical distance, but I am open to every student. I respect their needs and questions, even if the topic is not connected to our course.
• I understand that every student has psychology, experience, life, and opinion. If you are not ready to deal with it, you could not be a teacher.
• I am building a relationship with groups and personally with each student considering all difficulties, differences, and every person or group characteristic.

Teaching process and planning

Typically I plan my teacher's work when I get the course program. The best recipe for successful teaching and giving material is straightforward, and you should combine theory, life experience, and the newest and latest information about technologies.

In the class, I would like to use many lesson types: lectures, research, writing and answering questions, group works, open-air lessons, consolidated feedback by a teacher, group + student self-assessment.

Study materials

According to every course, I am using the recommended information materials mostly from open and accessible sources. Typically, I prepare my documents by myself, but I will ask if I need my colleague's advice with a better experience in any field.

Feedback

At the end of every course, I am asking for feedback from my students. Feedback with evaluation is anonymous. Feedback criteria: from 1 (very bad) to 5 (very good) and 0 (can’t answer).

Group 1: Transport management. Course: Basics of computers and documentation.
Group 2: Logistic & IT specialist. Course: Operating systems (March 2017).
Group 3: Junior developer. Course: Operating systems (January 2017).
Group 4: Logistic assistance. Course: Basics of computers and documentation (January 2017).
Group 5: Logistic assistance. Course: Basics of computers and documentation (January 2017).
Group 5: Logistic assistance. Course: office software (June 2017).
Group 6: High School combined group. Course: Introduction to Information Technology (June 2018).
Group 7: Estonian Defence League. Course: Combat medic course (January 2019).

Personal feedback by students

I asked for detailed feedback from one of my groups to understand how they evaluated me. I have got personalized feedback some quotes from those letters published here.

We are always happy to attend his lessons because we do not have to write "kilometres of notes constantly," He doesn't raise his voice as other teachers do. And besides all other things he gives us good advice about life.

— Katerina

You teach well and are enjoyable. During my studies, I have been learning many things that I didn't know before; now, I understand more about programs and computers. And also you were telling us some interesting things about life, it's good. In general, thank you.

— Annika

The teacher gives informatics lessons and valuable lessons about life, which is so important at our age. Many teachers could take an example. If we consider nothing ideal, there are also negative aspects of this teaching method. You could give us a few more practical assignments and new materials.

— Chris

Your lesson seems to be one of the most interesting, if not the most. The classes are engaging, informative, and fun. I learned how to use different programs. And the teacher (you) is an exciting and good person. I hope you will stay with us.

— Edgar

You give the student what he needs — freedom. So, it probably begins to form love and interest in the subject. Thank you!

— Anastasia

I liked your teaching, and I liked what I learned and enjoyed the lessons more than the rest. Also, you are very good at communicating with students at school and after, unfortunately, I didn't have an entire course with you. Still, the visit to the Prime Minister of Estonia gave me this understanding.

— Andrei

At the beginning of the year, when I was going to computer science class, I thought that I would not understand anything. But as it turned out, I was very much successful in this. Our teacher teaches it very well, giving exciting and valuable tasks, and I like attending his lessons.

— Diana

This teacher understands us well and can always listen, we all quickly found a common language, and there were no conflicts and complaints. I am happy that such a good teacher teaches us.

— Daniella

He is a perfect interlocutor. When you came to us, I thought you were such a boring teacher as most. But you surprised me very much with your point of life. You are a very excellent teacher, and you are good at conducting the lessons. When we spoke about our classes, I learned a lot of new things, something I could not remember for nine years at school. Thank you for your fascinating lessons. I hope you continue to teach us and do not leave us away. Otherwise, who will give us advice?

— Jekaterina

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