Teacher as Molder of Students Cognitive Behavior

There are lots of things in this world that can influence us. From people that we’ve met, from things that we did, from places that we’ve been and from experiences that we’ve encountered. But above all, language is the most powerful engine that can teach and mold us. And from that aspect, teachers play a…


There are lots of things in this world that can influence us. From people that we’ve met, from things that we did, from places that we’ve been and from experiences that we’ve encountered. But above all, language is the most powerful engine that can teach and mold us. And from that aspect, teachers play a big role in facilitating effective ways for the student to learn.

Even from emergent minds of the children, words are very influentialin developing their ability to think. From their homes, they started to gain basic knowledge with every little thing that they come across.And when in school, basic information tends to advance into a more complex one. Through continuous guidance lend by the teachers, students are capable to enhance their capability to analyze things and even situations in their everyday living.

As a psychologist once said, “Language opens the door for learners to acquire knowledge that the others already have and learners can use language to know and understand the world and solve problems”. Hence, decision-making is also a critical part of younger students to attain. They also need to recognize when is the right time to stand on their own and when to listen from others opinion. But still, great motivation and desire to learn and be educated are vital in order for us to make it in a higher way of thinking skills.

By: MS. CRISTY D. DE GUZMAN