The teacher "teaches" and the students "sit and listen" or learn passively.

If we wait long enough, a teacher will answer her own question, so we won't have to do much work.

Books and teachers are always "right", and we learn only from them, not from any other resource in the room, such as our friends.

If I memorize enough stuff, I can get a good grade.

If we ask enough questions about a difficult assignment, we can get the teacher to make it easier and less demanding.

The teacher is the only one worth listening to.

The answer to most questions can be given in one or two words, and no one will challenge you to go deeper.