On Becoming a Teacher

"The mediocre teacher tells.  The good teacher explains.  The superior teacher demonstrates.  The great teacher inspires.  "

-William Arthur Ward-

      I was very inspired by this famous quote mentioned above. It made me realized once more that teachers should not settle themselves as teachers  who just take teaching as a  profession only, but, they should be the teachers who have the heart to listen ,empathize and  inspire their pupils.

           Teaching is a noble profession. It even cannot guarantee a lucrative career. But, what makes you richer is that,the moment you are happy and contented seeing the beautiful faces and smiles of your pupils. And for me, that is the best and happiest thing  a teacher could ever had.

           Teachers are considered as the  most important person in any civilization because they are the ones who molded and shaped every individuals.Without them, there will no engineers, doctors, nurses, accountants and etc. However, we will not be an educated and values-laden person if not through our teachers. We must love them for they are the one who serves as our second parent. Although we are not biologically related to them, teachers are the ones who gives us comfort and care. With much pride and honor, I'm very  happy and delighted that I chose to take up one of the most difficult professions in the field. 

Teaching Demonstration in one of my subjects

          There was a certain instance in my life wherein teaching was being deprived by others. I don't know the reason why, but, it's very prevailing nowadays that this profession is being looked down by other professions.  One of my classmate said during on my first year "  Liz ,why did you take up education? Why not nursing? engineering? accountancy? What's the purpose of your intelligence if you will choose education?That's just an easy course for you and perhaps, you will not get richer anyway." Those words she uttered really did ring a bell and I answered her back " I chose education because that is my passion. Anyhow, I'm not that after of money. What more important thing is that ,I'm happy of my choice and teaching for me is the best thing I can do to serve my countrymen "Then , my classmate suddenly shut her mouth . End of the story.

             Few months from now, I will now be reaping the sow of my success. I will now be walking the isle with overflowed emotions of happiness and satisfaction. At last! after four years of pre-service education, I will now be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Although I've been through thick and thin academe pressures, at least, I tried my best to manage and that made me came to this far. The most important thing is, I proved to myself and to others that I can finished and succeed from my desired profession which is to become a teacher.

           I am very much ready and eager to embark new life , new journey, new challenges,new opportunities and new experiences to face ON BECOMING A TEACHER.