English Composition as a happening

In my opinion, the very first sentence of English Composition as a Happening, where the definition of education is stated as That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding is the clearest statement of what this whole paper is about. Charles Deemer supports this statement by emphasizing how the teacher student relationship at University level lacks a sense of true connection. The relationships have become less about the needs of the student, and more about the stereotype of what they think they are supposed to be. We all believe that our teachers should know all about their subject and be ready to disclose facts at any given moment for us to absorb. So we sit dutifully with pens, pencils and paper at the ready. This, over time has caused disconnect in the student teacher affiliation. Charles Deemer calls for a change in this seemingly never-ending course, and more active student participation through the relinquishing of teachers "authority".