Essay on There Is More To Being A Teacher Than You Think

When you think about a teacher, you automatically think about someone who teaches kids for a living. Being a teacher doesn’t have to be just teaching children on a daily basis. Teachers are the reasons why a lot of children have grown to love learning and appreciate the effort their teacher has put into their education. Teachers are very important in today’s society and they do a lot for everyone. Teachers aren’t just there to make lesson plans, grade papers, and write on black-boards. Teachers are around because they want to give children a proper education.

One of the most crucial parts of education is qualified and enthusiastic teachers who are willing to dedicate their time. Would Aristotle have revolutionized philosophy if he was not taught by Plato? And would Plato have done the same if he was not a student of Socrates? Educators who are hired in the Appoquinimink School District appear to be hired simply because of their qualifications, not because they are passionate about teaching. Specifically, a teacher last week refused to teach the required material and called me “cranky”, and the week before that an Advanced Placement Language and Composition teacher said to me “maybe if you participated in class more, people would like you better.” Although both teachers have a Master’s degree, they clearly act unprofessional which ultimately affects my learning experience. Emerson describes the modern educational system and compares it to how teachers should be, “Hence the instruction seems to require skillful tutors, of accurate and systematic

One of the most commonly asked questions to a teacher is,“why do you want to be a teacher?”. Some myths about teaching is teachers are heroes, the pay is bad, students are brats, and you cannot just leave your classroom to use the bathroom. These are some of the common myths portrayed on television and in society that is not accurate.Not everything you hear or see on television about teaching is true. There may be times where you want to pull your hair out due to student behavior or wish the wage was higher, but the job is not about that. Teaching is about loving children and wanting to educate them so they can in return help us in the future by being doctors, lawyers, etc... Therefore, teachers get the wrong impression, because they are either looked at as a hero in someone's life or not knowing anything about their job.

Throughout my years in school, I would watch in awe as my teachers stood in front of the class with a sense of confidence and ease. The older I became, the more I realized how much educators did in order to make sure that the students in their classrooms succeeded. Even when I was not at school, I sometimes got an inside perspective of the life of an educator from my aunt, who is a first grade teacher. I would hear all about the lessons that she planned and some of the experiences that she has had as an educator. As she spoke about her experiences, I could genuinely tell how much she enjoyed expanding the minds of her students. As I grew older, I recognized how much I enjoyed being with and helping children, whether it was one of my peers or the children whom I babysat. One of my favorite memories is of babysitting a child who was struggling with her history homework. I sat down with her, re-read the question aloud and walked her through the chapter in her book to find the answer. The moment she found the answer in the book her face lit up. That is one of the many reasons that I want to be an educator. I love seeing the excitement of a child who was once struggling when he or she finally reads a word that was challenging, or figures out the answer to a difficult mathematical question.

As aspiring teachers, our overall objective is to be successful. This involves being effective in the way that we teach, knowledgeable in our areas of expertise and facilitators on our student’s educational journeys. As Fraser (2011) states “we are in the privileged position of contributing to the life chances of the young people we teach and have more knowledge than ever before as to what makes quality teaching” (p. 57). Quality teaching is established by a teacher’s ability to design and instruct lessons that take into considerations a multitude of factors including pupil and curriculum needs. This is no easy feat, which we discovered when working with the Kirkwood Intermediate students.

Twelve years ago, I was not interested in becoming a teacher. I was content with my life. Then, I had two wonderful children. As they became school age, my opinion of teachers was immensely altered. I have spent countless hours within my children’s school, became personally connected to the wonderful individuals who were their teachers, and developed a respect for these tireless workers. These individuals have created a desire within me to enhance children’s lives and improve society through education.

A1. There are couple reasons why I want to be a teacher. To begin with, my mother is a teacher, working in North China Electric Power University, so since young I have learned a lot about universities and I have seen many benefits of being a teacher. For instance an university teacher would have a more flexible schedule as well as summer vacations thus they can spend more time on their topic to do research, also with their children, bringing them to see the world. Furthermore, school is a place that is idealized, without any darkness as in the actual society. This is the place where people can pursue their academics quietly. Lastly, people can realize their value academically

“I believe the impulse to teach is fundamentally altruistic and it represents a desire to share what you value and to empower others. I am not talking about the job of teaching so much as the calling to teach. Most teachers I know have felt that calling at some time in their lives.” Education is “to teach the basics of knowledge and to challenge each individual to learn.” Teaching is “a delivery of knowledge and giving impact on the next generation”. It’s overwhelming not being able to have the power to make a

The school at which I completed my twenty observation hours was Jasper Middle School, located in Pickens county, Georgia. This was a small, Title 1 Distinguished, middle school located in the heart of a small town called Jasper. The setting of the school demographically, is tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains and visible by most citizens of Jasper on their daily travel routines. Everyone knows everyone within the school walls. The teachers

When I first come to Saint Cloud High School, I was uncertain of how I would fit into the world of education as a teacher, in fact, this was my first teaching practice. After completing a few observations, I changed my view and recognized my teaching abilities. I was able to learn many different things that will be helpful to me when I become a certified teacher someday. Although I could face many possible challenges in the classroom, I have many of the strengths it takes to be a good teacher. There were many times during this field training that gave me a broad idea of how the ordinary life of a teacher would go. Similarly, I got a profound sense of how the classroom environment is for most instructors. In general, I believe this was a pleasant experience for me, and I learned a lot in such a brief period.

The occupation that is the second highest in contributing to society, per a 2013 survey taken by the Pew Research Center, is teachers, who were only behind military; which means that the characteristics and priorities that teachers hold will have a big impact on society. That also means that the teacher candidates are required to have felicitous qualities that properly utilize and better influence society. In order to best take advantage of that influence on society through their interaction with their students, the teachers should have a personality that can encourage learning and motivate the students. There are many types of personalities, but there some that are crucial to accomplishing this task.

By pushing me beyond my perceived limitations and showing me how much I can accomplish, these teachers helped to shape me into the successful professional that I am today. It would be a great honor and privilege to become that same inspirational factor in so many young people’s lives, being able to pay forward all the great things that I was lucky to have experienced in my education. And lucky it should not be, because I feel that my drive for excellence and for only the best would bring a much-needed resource into a system that many are not too fond of. More specifically, I refer to the stigmas that I have often encountered in my research on the public school system as well as the news about teachers in general. The reports on poorly trained or worse, un-trained instructors is a scandal at best. This, paired with my own experiences with public schools has led me to be a firm believer in the fact that these schools need teachers that are truly devoted to their responsibilities.

Going through this course and reading about what to expect and what to do when you become a teacher has been very beneficial, however it was no comparison to actually going to an Elementary School and experiencing first-hand what a teacher encounters every day. Being able to see the techniques they use, how they implement discipline and how they interact with the students makes it feel even more real. The best part was actually being able to dive in and help the lead teacher in the classroom. There were times when I would say to myself, “How cool, I just read about this!” I admit, there were some tough days and I began to reconsider if this was what I really wanted to do, but when it came to the end of my twenty hours working with the children in my classroom I realized that it was all worth it and I still miss them dearly!

Growing up, I was the daughter and granddaughter of excellent teachers. I always saw how dedicated my mother and grandmother were to their profession. I saw first-hand the late night grading, the parent-teacher conferences, and all the joys and burdens of being a teacher. So, without a doubt I knew I wanted to experience the same joy of being a teacher and being able to inspire students to learn, just like my mother and grandmother. I learned early on that teaching was not a regular nine to five job or career. It is truly a calling.

The first teachers training college was established in Lexington, Massachusetts in 1839 under Cyrus and influenced by Horace Mann. By 1910, 180 teacher colleges were started in the United States. Teacher training schools didn’t last long but it impacted the concept of a teacher. In the later 1800s, women were tied to teaching. They loved the sense of purpose they were given. They went to teaching institutes and loved the independence they had. By the 20th century, majority of America’s teachers were women, but as the time flew by, there pay was getting worse and the job security was no better. Schools back in this time could be compared to factories. In 1879, the AFT teacher union was formed and consisted of better wages. By 1916, teaching unions came together and bargained with various school boards. Unions helped and still do take part in improved schools and exceptional professionalism. From 1990s to now, assessing students became a constant issue involving the best way to teach students. Student assessing wasn’t the only issue though. Concern and quality of the teachers has been getting attention since the 1990s. Compared to earlier times, teachers are required to give proof of lesson plans and videos of their teachings. It’s evident that teaching requirements and everything else having to do with teaching itself did. In the 1970s, professions such as bilingual teachers, computer teachers, childbirth educators, etc. were rare, but today they are greatly relied