Why I Want to Be a Teacher Racheal Yorek Grand Canyon University; EDU 301 July 23‚ 2011 Why I Want 2 I have not always wanted to be a teacher. I knew that I wanted to be able to help people and make a difference‚ and this was the factor that made me originally go into the nursing field. I soon realized that this was not making me completely happy‚ and quickly found what would make me happy‚ becoming a teacher. There are so many reasons that I chose this as a profession
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ESSAY ON BECOMING A TEACHER One of my favorite memories as an elementary school-age child is the summer that I created a treasure hunt for “little kids” in my neighborhood. I was so excited to see the smiles of happiness as the children embarked on their hunts‚ and to see them succeed in finding clues and obtaining the treasure. I want to be a teacher for many reasons‚ but I think that the feeling of reward I experience in bringing happiness to‚ and encouraging growth in others‚ is my primary motivation
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History Preschool is something very important for toddlers. Preschools were established in Europe around the late 1800’s. They were later introduced to the United States in the 1920’s. According to the Encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance 9th edition "preschools expanded rapidly in the united states during the 1960’s". Job Description Preschool teachers usually instruct children usually until they reach the age of five. They conduct activities designed to develop social‚ physical
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Becoming A Spanish Teacher In the work force‚ people often choose a career‚ based on wages‚ earnings and company benefits. It is important that a person selects a career that is ideal and worth devoting their life to. Teaching a foreign language such as Spanish would be an ideal career for me. After a thorough researching process‚ I found many interesting details‚ facts and‚ other information through the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. It is apparent that becoming a teacher is one of the most
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Paper January 8‚ 2002 The Road to Becoming a Teacher Teachers bear the heavy responsibility of molding the minds of our nation’s most precious resource‚ its children. The road to becoming a teacher is a long one‚ involving post-high school education‚ people skills‚ and a desire to change lives. These traits‚ when accompanied by experience and good techniques‚ form the foundation for an effective‚ life-altering educator. Before anything else‚ teachers must have a desire to impact the lives
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bring his sense of “normalcy” into school. This makes it hard for other students to work with him always pushing his way into their business. My point in introducing you to these beautiful characters is to show how they changed my identity as a teacher. One might think that in these situations I may have to take on the mother role and appeal to these kids on the emotional level in order for them to calmly behave every day. Others may advise me to assume the dictator position and outlaw any sort
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A professional teacher has a commitment to those they teach and applies decision-making skills‚ reflective practices and professional knowledge to enhance their lessons and provide maximise learning opportunities. (Eggen & Kauchak‚ 2010) Brandt (1993) also notes the importance of university preparation‚ continued education on the job‚ well-equipped classrooms‚ interactions with colleagues and ability to make decisions. Havens (1993) states the importance of “developing a strong commitment
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happen and how the world will look if we don’t take care of it. Her main argument in part II is that humanity is destroying nature with all the contamination and substances being used. She does appeal to logic and reason. She gives examples of what could happen and she establishes reasons of why we should believe her because she gives facts and not just her opinions. 2. Al Gore is saying that global warming is a reality and that there is evidence to it. He says that we can actually help solve
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I work every day - the new teachers who I mentor always begin by thinking that the kids time off is theirs also - they are unprepared and overwhelmed when class begins. I work daily 7am-4pm‚ bring home an hours work and 8-noon on weekends (planning/grading) Summers are spent continuing education/meetings/classroom setup and more planning. As an English teacher - your load will be greater than mine. 2. stress. This is the most consistent complaint from my new teachers. It is hard to prepare anyone
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3 most important reasons for wanting to be a teacher. I enjoy being in the classroom for several reasons. First‚ I find it very rewarding working with children and helping them to gain knowledge and grow as individual. Additionally‚ I enjoy the challenge of working with children who have difficulties in content areas or challenging students who are strong in certain content areas. Finally‚ I take pleasure in creating a warm and inviting classroom culture with my students. How much do I want
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