In my 2025 plan, I had a to-do list for learning a new skill.

At the beginning of the year, I hesitated, debated, and finally decided to execute it in the first half of the year. I started taking classes twice a week.

The course arrangement allowed students to choose their class times but not their instructors. As a result, I encountered different teachers in every session, each with their unique teaching styles and methods.

Sometimes, a class was filled with learning through failure. Other times, it was just full of frustration. There were even moments when I had no idea what I was doing, nor what I had learned by the end of the lesson.

Teachers are like little guides helping to solve puzzles. They can't learn on behalf of their students, but because they have a clearer view of the overall learning objectives, they can lead students—who may still be unfamiliar with the map—step by step in the right direction. When students take the wrong path, they offer subtle hints; when they stumble, they lend a helping hand. Their role is to help students piece together the learning map more efficiently, avoiding unnecessary detours.

A teacher’s approach is shaped by their learning journey, background, personality, and passion for teaching. Since every student has their own preferences, I believe there is no absolute "good" or "bad" teaching style—only what is suitable. However, when it comes to teaching passion, I care about whether a teacher genuinely wants to teach, is willing to teach, and puts effort into it.

Perhaps due to my work experience, I’ve become stricter when it comes to teaching. At the same time, it has made me reflect on my own approach. I just need to remind myself often: "Be strict with myself but lenient with others."

The teaching methods I prefer:

1. Clear instructions—I know what to do and can prepare before starting.

2. Plenty of trial-and-error opportunities for students.

3. Immediate correction, reminders, and guidance—helping me understand what I did wrong, how I went wrong, and how to fix it (fixing mistakes right away is highly effective for learning).

4. Proper breaks—if the tension is too high for too long, students get exhausted, making it hard to concentrate and reducing learning efficiency.

5. Focus on key points—avoid unnecessary rambling. Too much theory without hands-on practice is a missed opportunity.