The distance between teaching people first and the topic second is barely noticible. To proceed the topic is what the students needs to achieve the appropiate knowledge to continue. Emotions is a double-edge sward in this environment. Like in a classroom the emotions between a student, a teacher , and the situation can cause us to alter our principles as educators to that of a social worker. Not to say that a social worker's emotional habits are tilted but they can be misunderstood. Let us not forget the topic is important to the students overall understanding of the subject matter and that is our true calling.
It is important for any instructor to remember that they are teaching people frist, topic second. If you do not connect with he student and understand their style of learning the topic will not be an educational experience that will be retained.The rubrics are a great way to connect and monitor student progress and retainment.
