Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality continuously, students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on teachers. Others think the respect and discipline in the classroom will disappear. Which opinion do you prefer?

In recent decades, the question of whether students should evaluate or even criticism on their teacher has been receiving a great deal of public attention.

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two-way communication in the class could result in disrespect and indiscipline, the advantages will overshadow the disadvantages. On the one hand, there are several reasons why it can be argued that students who are given permission to assess the teachers could lead to the lack of respect and discipline in the classroom.

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, as young students are immature, impulsive and inexperienced, they could easily give negative words to teachers when it comes to controversial issues.

For instance

, students could give a wrong answer for a Math exercise, but insist that they are right, and

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lack of knowledge could make them lose temper and criticize their teachers.

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, the class may be in chaos due to massive numbers of comments. In fact, opinions can vary from students to students, and it is impossible for teachers to find out the best way that satisfies all the students.

On the other hand

, giving students the freedom in expressing their thoughts and feelings to teachers could enhance the quality of education. Perhaps the principal reason is that

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interaction could boost students’ critical thinking and particularly ensure the level of comprehension.

For example

, the teachers may teach too fast that students are not able to understand; in

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case, thanks for the learners’ responses, teachers could adjust their speed and methods so that students could fully retain the knowledge. Another reason is that

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approach could improve teachers’ pedagogical skills. Teachers who do not carefully prepare the content of lessons may provide wrong information, and feedbacks of students could help them find out their mistakes. In conclusion, I would contend that encouraging students to judge their teachers could lead to increased educational quality despite the possibility of disrespectful and undisciplined attitudes among students.