Submitted by Juan (not verified) on August 16, 2007 - 21:49.
There seems to be some truth in all of the responses. But in my opinion there seems to be a misconception within the public that anyone can teach. And many institutions of higher learning are attempting to take people who leave other professions and attempt to make them teachers within a year at a steep price. As an educator I feel it is important to mention is that teaching is not for everyone. Most teachers that leave within the first few years of teaching, despite being knowledgable in their specific area do not have the heart to become a teacher. It takes a special person with a loving and giving personality. A teacher is one who accepts his/her students and works with them while finding satisfaction with thier success. It is true that educators do not receive the proper conpensation for all that they do, and they definitely deserve more. But increasing pay and incentives will not make a person a better teacher. You either have it or not, and many that try to become teachers and do not have what it takes, leave the profession within a few years. As I mentioned before true, teachers that have a passion and love for their children and take pride in their profession. Teachers are not only educators, they are also play a variety of roles in a childs life. Teachers are the childs counselor, mentor, friend, and many time play the role of parent. And despite all of the duties that society asks them to do are doing their job without reservations. I truly appreciate the job that you do, you are truly admired by the ones that count the most, our children.
Love for Teaching
Submitted by Juan (not verified) on August 16, 2007 - 21:49.
There seems to be some truth in all of the responses. But in my opinion there seems to be a misconception within the public that anyone can teach. And many institutions of higher learning are attempting to take people who leave other professions and attempt to make them teachers within a year at a steep price. As an educator I feel it is important to mention is that teaching is not for everyone. Most teachers that leave within the first few years of teaching, despite being knowledgable in their specific area do not have the heart to become a teacher. It takes a special person with a loving and giving personality. A teacher is one who accepts his/her students and works with them while finding satisfaction with thier success. It is true that educators do not receive the proper conpensation for all that they do, and they definitely deserve more. But increasing pay and incentives will not make a person a better teacher. You either have it or not, and many that try to become teachers and do not have what it takes, leave the profession within a few years. As I mentioned before true, teachers that have a passion and love for their children and take pride in their profession. Teachers are not only educators, they are also play a variety of roles in a childs life. Teachers are the childs counselor, mentor, friend, and many time play the role of parent. And despite all of the duties that society asks them to do are doing their job without reservations. I truly appreciate the job that you do, you are truly admired by the ones that count the most, our children.