In my view, every child is curious for the unknown initially. Nevertheless, as students grow older, some of them seem to get bored and reduce their desire to know; such is the case with high school students. To re-stimulate student’s curiosity of knowledge is a challenge. Natural curiosity leads students to be more interested in what they are supposed to learn, which makes studying more effective. Students come to class with different ability levels, diverse learning styles, and various perspectives. Hence, what a teacher should do is try best to balance the diversities among students.
Teaching is not just about lecturing and grading, but helping pupils maximize their development. An educator plays a crucial and influential role in students’ lives. I think teaching is not merely a job or occupation. It is our responsibility to teach knowledge, help students become critical thinkers, and make them become better people. Students are like flowers and as teachers we need to prune and irrigate them in order to make them grow better and stronger. I am ready and willing to shoulder this big responsibility.
I think the most important thing is building relationships with students. People seem not willing to learn from those who they do not like, appreciate, or trust. I think a teacher would loose their way if students disliked him or her. I could be a little strict, but without making students feel they are controlled or forced. At the same time, I will try to create a positive and interesting learning environment. I am going to avoid the traditional lecturing style, which is simply the teacher talking and students listening. Discussion groups, videos and games, even jokes would help students be more engaged and enjoy the class. I would set goals, standards, and expectations for my students and myself. I will encourage them to reach their goals; ask their input in grading; I will be clear on what I expect them to learn; and I will listen to their expectations about me. As well, I would treat everyone equitably and believe every child can grow. Try to give more assistance to students with learning difficulties and obstacles. Also, I strongly believe that encouraging and praising work is far better than criticizing and punishing. Criticism and punishments would push a student “out of the classroom” and they would lose interests. I would be friendly, flexible, and try to reduce stress, but would not be a “permissive” teacher. Moreover, I would like to teach life lessons and share personal experiences because helping students be more mature, stronger and braver is much more crucial than merely teaching curricula. Students may forget what they learned from a textbook, but I believe that they would remember what they learned from a good teacher.
Teaching is not just about lecturing and grading, but helping pupils maximize their development. An educator plays a crucial and influential role in students’ lives. I think teaching is not merely a job or occupation. It is our responsibility to teach knowledge, help students become critical thinkers, and make them become better people. Students are like flowers and as teachers we need to prune and irrigate them in order to make them grow better and stronger. I am ready and willing to shoulder this big responsibility.
I think the most important thing is building relationships with students. People seem not willing to learn from those who they do not like, appreciate, or trust. I think a teacher would loose their way if students disliked him or her. I could be a little strict, but without making students feel they are controlled or forced. At the same time, I will try to create a positive and interesting learning environment. I am going to avoid the traditional lecturing style, which is simply the teacher talking and students listening. Discussion groups, videos and games, even jokes would help students be more engaged and enjoy the class. I would set goals, standards, and expectations for my students and myself. I will encourage them to reach their goals; ask their input in grading; I will be clear on what I expect them to learn; and I will listen to their expectations about me. As well, I would treat everyone equitably and believe every child can grow. Try to give more assistance to students with learning difficulties and obstacles. Also, I strongly believe that encouraging and praising work is far better than criticizing and punishing. Criticism and punishments would push a student “out of the classroom” and they would lose interests. I would be friendly, flexible, and try to reduce stress, but would not be a “permissive” teacher. Moreover, I would like to teach life lessons and share personal experiences because helping students be more mature, stronger and braver is much more crucial than merely teaching curricula. Students may forget what they learned from a textbook, but I believe that they would remember what they learned from a good teacher.