Assigntment 7 : comparison and contrast
essay
Topic : two tireless teacher (Mrs. Desi
Rina & Mr. Syafrudin)
Date : May 10th , 2013
Writing 4
Student Name : Heri Sugianto
NIM : 2011. IRB. 0000008
Tutor Name : Mrs. Henhen Nurhaeni,
M.Hum
ABSTRACT
This paper tell abaout contrast
essay based on my own when I was high school. High school students often find
it difficult to view their teachers as anything but "the enemy."
However, after the first few months of a school year, students learn to
appreciate their teachers as individuals with different approaches. Some
teachers are "cool," while others are "tough." Some can be
both "cool" and "tough" at the same time. What becomes
apparent, though, is that two teachers can be drastically different yet still
be effective in their own ways. Although Mrs. Desi Rina and Mr. Syafrudin both
respected teachers at our school, their teaching styles and expectations for
students differ significantly. While Mrs. Desi maintains a highly structured
classroom atmosphere to keep her pupils disciplined and motivated, Mr.
Syafrudin downplays structure in order to allow his students to push
themselves.
Mrs. Desi enforces high
standards for her students' written work. She collects homework every day at
the beginning of class; to turn it in five minutes late is to turn it in a
whole day late. Every piece of writing, whether it is a journal entry or a
formal essay, must be typed and stapled. Last but not least, all homework must
display a sophisticated level of thinking and writing; Mrs. Desi sets high
expectations for her students, and as a result, they work incredibly hard to
meet these standards. But Mr. Syafrudin, on the other hand, maintains a casual
atmosphere in his class; he doesn't expect his students to be any more focused
or productive than he is. He often arrives to class just as the bell rings;
sometimes, he's even late (at all times, he enters while trying to juggle his
stack of papers and his piping hot cup of coffee). During class discussion, he
often goes on tangents related to sports, movies, or his favorite TV show, Survivor.
Thus, Mrs. Desi and Mr.
Syafrudin both accomplish their goals of motivating their students to do
excellent work, though they do so in very different ways: while Mrs. Desiemphasizes
the high standards she expects everyone can meet, Mr. Syafrudin uses a more
personal approach. Their success demonstrates the importance of diversity in a
school community: different students respond to different teaching styles. So
rather than viewing their instructors as a monolithic "enemy" intent
on making them suffer, students should recognize how they benefit from the
variety of ways their teachers inspire them.
TABLE OS CONTENTS
1.
Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
2.
Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………………....2
3.
Contrast essay of
two tireless teachers Mrs. Desi Rina nad Mr. Syafrudin ……………...3
4.
Reference list ……………………………………………………………………………..4
TWO TIRELESS TEACHERS
High
school students often find it difficult to view their teachers as anything but
"the enemy." However, after the first few months of a school year,
students learn to appreciate their teachers as individuals with different
approaches. Some teachers are "cool," while others are
"tough." Some can be both "cool" and "tough" at
the same time. What becomes apparent, though, is that two teachers can be
drastically different yet still be effective in their own ways. Although Mrs.
Desi Rina and Mr. Syafrudin both respected teachers at our school, their
teaching styles and expectations for students differ significantly. While Mrs.
Desi maintains a highly structured classroom atmosphere to keep her pupils
disciplined and motivated, Mr. Syafrudin downplays structure in order to allow
his students to push themselves.
Using
her intimidating presence to good effect, Mrs. Desi runs an orderly, efficient
classroom. To begin with, Mrs. Desi's no-nonsense demeanor sets a serious tone
for the class. When students enter her room, she immediately silences their
chattering with a curt greeting and stares at them while they proceed quietly
to their seats. During class discussion, she asks very focused questions and
makes sure every comment relates to the material; jokes and personal anecdotes
are cut off. And if anyone lets out even a whisper or a giggle, that poor
student is quickly punished with a detention. In addition to eliminating
disruptions and distractions, Ms. Strict demands that students treat her class
with the utmost respect. She does not allow students to wear hats in class or
put their feet up on the table. She does not let anyone leave to go to the
bathroom or get a drink of water, because doing so implies that the discussion
or lecture is not important or interesting enough.
Every student must raise his or
her hand to talk, or else risk losing participation points. Finally, Mrs. Desi
enforces high standards for her students' written work. She collects homework
every day at the beginning of class; to turn it in five minutes late is to turn
it in a whole day late. Every piece of writing, whether it is a journal entry
or a formal essay, must be typed and stapled. Last but not least, all homework
must display a sophisticated level of thinking and writing; Mrs. Desi sets high
expectations for her students, and as a result, they work incredibly hard to
meet these standards. In short, Ms. Desi does not believe that a teacher needs
to be likeable in order to be effective: her priorities are conveying the
material in a clear, thorough manner and keeping her students focused and
productive.
Mr.
Syafrudin, on the other hand, maintains a casual atmosphere in his class; he
doesn't expect his students to be any more focused or productive than he is. He
often arrives to class just as the bell rings; sometimes, he's even late (at
all times, he enters while trying to juggle his stack of papers and his piping
hot cup of coffee). During class discussion, he often goes on tangents related
to sports, movies, or his favorite TV show, Survivor. And unlike Ms.
Desi, he always wants to hear jokes and limericks; in fact, he makes time for
at least two per day. As for student conduct, Mr. syafrudin wants everyone to
be as relaxed and comfortable as possible. In contrast to Ms. Desi, he has no
policy on wearing hats in the classroom, and he does not notice if people put
their feet on the table. In addition, Mr. Syafrudin always permits students to
go to the bathroom and get drinks (unless he's in a bad mood); students don't
even have to ask to leave the room. And while he does want everyone to raise
his or her hand before speaking, Mr. Syafrudin does not deduct points if
someone talks out of turn. He wants the discussion to resemble a lively
conversation, spontaneous and freeflowing.
This informality also extends to
the students' homework. Mr. Syafrudin rarely collects everyday assignments,
often trusting that his students have done it and will ask him if they have any
questions. Moreover, as long as the content is of superior quality, he allows
students to turn their papers in handwritten and unstapled. All in all, Mr.
Syafrudin main concern is that his students connect to the material on a
personal level; because his pupils are engaged by the topics they are studying,
they strive to do thoughtful and creative work.
Thus,
Mrs. Desi and Mr. Syafrudin both accomplish their goals of motivating their
students to do excellent work, though they do so in very different ways: while
Mrs. Desiemphasizes the high standards she expects everyone can meet, Mr.
Syafrudin uses a more personal approach. Their success demonstrates the
importance of diversity in a school community: different students respond to
different teaching styles. So rather than viewing their instructors as a
monolithic "enemy" intent on making them suffer, students should
recognize how they benefit from the variety of ways their teachers inspire
them.
REFERENCE
LIST
Degonartama,
Egitim,. (2007-2010). “what is comparison and contrast essay paragraph
/essay?”. http://www.bookrags.com/articles/5.html
Degonartama,
Egitim,. (2007-2010). “what is comparison and contrast essay paragraph
/essay?”. http://academichelp.net/samples/essays/compare-contrast/travelling-vacations-vs-staycations.html
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