A student corrects the teacher's math error. The teacher feels embarrassed and says, "Don't be a sok tahu (know-it-all)." The student shuts down and loses motivation.
| | Student (Murid) | Teacher (Guru) | |------------------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Autonomy | Desire for choice, voice, and self-direction. | Need for classroom control and curriculum adherence. | | Competence | Wants to master tasks without humiliation. | Wants to be seen as effective and knowledgeable. | | Relatedness | Wants respect and personal recognition. | Wants appreciation and cooperation. | murid vs guru
1. Introduction The phrase "Murid vs Guru" (Student vs Teacher) commonly evokes images of classroom conflict, disciplinary action, or academic rivalry. However, in a broader pedagogical and psychological context, this relationship is not inherently adversarial. Instead, it represents a dialectical tension between authority and autonomy, transmission of knowledge and critical thinking, and tradition versus innovation. A student corrects the teacher's math error