Addressing the question of how I got into language teaching took me back in memory to my childhood. I adored my English language teacher and the English language was like music to me. I also enjoyed watching English movies and I even remember that I used to repeat utterances after the actors while watching movies. I don’t know from where I got this passion to English, but I know that I wanted to become an English teacher ever since. I guess living in a country where French is the predominant language of education gives English teachers special position that is not only unique, but also prestigious. Unlike Harmer who did not intend to be an English teacher, I grew up with a dream to be an English teacher someday. Eventually, …show more content…
As soon as I graduated I found a job as an English teacher that I really loved and enjoyed.
So am I a born teacher? I would definitely say no, I am not a born teacher. However, I believe that teachers are made through training and experience (Ur, 1997). My experience as a teacher started to blossom when I was a student and it ripened when I became a teacher. Golombek (2009) was right when he described teaching process as the interplay of experiences as a learner and a teacher on the one hand and the interplay between the theoretical knowledge and practice on the other hand. I agree with Ur (1997) that there are some qualities teachers should possess, such as content knowledge, organization, responsibility, enjoyment, charisma and leadership, sense of what is going in the classroom in terms of learning, and ability to design activities that work best for
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It is normal because there are no native speakers of English and since I get my accent mostly from watching English movies, my accent wasn’t bad compared to most English teachers there. I could tell now that at that time I felt powerful and secure, as a teacher. However, here in Canada, things are different; I am no more secure and powerful as a (future) teacher because I am surrounded by native teacher educators and classmates. Teachers’ confidence is most dependent on their degree of language competence (Kamhi-Stein, 2009). For this reason, teacher trainers should pay special attention to non-native student teachers to help them perceive themselves as valuable members in the classroom community (Kamhi-Stein, 2009). Research findings show that non-native teachers-in-preparation are often concerned by their status as non-native speakers compared to their native classmates (Kamhi-Stein, 2009). This issue can be addressed by incorporating language courses in the program that are beneficial even for the native speakers, and more importantly, by making teacher educators pay more attention to helping non-native speakers improve their language. Unfortunately, not all teacher educators care about non-native speakers’ errors in writing. What they do instead is just reducing marks on language mistakes. Personally, I find that pointing out errors is very helpful because it makes me
After graduation, the only job I could find to keep a roof over my head was, teaching! I went to work in January after a beloved teacher found it necessary to retire mid-year. I was teaching high school history, and coaching girls’ basketball.. The first game was Friday of m...
Elementary School teacher, a professional educator for grades k-5, is a career I wish to pursue because I want to teach children the building blocks of education, love the energy and excitement that younger children give off, and want to be able to help children with special challenges. I have wanted to be an elementary school teacher for about three years now, I knew I wanted to pursue this occupation because there are many benefits to being an educator, and have always worked with children well. Some challenges are I will have to get a bachelor 's degree and have to complete a state licensing exam (“preparation 1”)
I remember that day when I received a call from Carteret Schools District, and the lady told me, “I was selected for the position of Bilingual teacher.” That day was the best day for me, and I was so proud of myself by choosing a teaching career as I always wanted to be a teacher, and this realization came to me when I was in the high school. However, when I started this career I realized that I have to travel this journey with strong vigor and motivation. In the end of every day, I love to reflect on the strategies that I used with my students were successful or not. If not, what are the reasons behind that? Every day is not the best day for me; however, as a teacher I can understand that a person can learn from her/his mistakes. I always consider my weaknesses, and try to turn into strengths as we all know hard work, motivation and dedication are three essential ingredients to become a successful teacher.
I am an African American female who attends the University of Chicago Charter School, which is located on the South side of Chicago. I am seventeen years old and I live and attend school in a predominantly Black neighborhood. I have seen plenty in my seventeen years of living. My goal is to go to college and become a teacher, so that I can return to Chicago and help the people in my community. In six years, I will be giving back to the community and helping the world become better place. I will help teach kids not to live in stereotypes and let them bring them down.
Since I graduated high school in 2009, I immediately went to El Camino Community College and earned my Associates Degree. Once entering California State University Dominguez Hills in 2013, I obtained a full time nanny position to an amazing family of two children, which allows me to focus on my schooling while still being able to work. From 2012 to 2016, I was volunteering in the Long Beach Unified School District as a VIP to get a feel for the classroom and to know what to expect when I become a teacher. In September 2016, I became a LBUSD Substitute Teacher and I have been enjoying it ever since because it has given me the opportunity to become a classroom teacher. Currently, I am in the last phase of the teaching credential program at Dominguez
To begin out of the countless professions one has to chose from in the world today I have chosen to become a teacher. I have chosen to become a teacher because I myself am a product of some whom I consider to be the best teachers in the world. As a child in North Carolina I was inspired by a wonderful woman named Mrs. Hollyfield. Mrs. Hollyfield taught me that no star was too far out of reach, if I put my mind to accomplishing my goal I could make it. Mrs. Hollyfield inspired me to be the best I could be at anything I wanted to be. As I have grown I have had other important teachers, some whom I am surrounded by daily whom inspire me to set out to accomplish my dreams. These wonderful inspiring people in my life have led me to the decision of becoming a teacher.
My interest in teaching started at a young age. I used to watch my teachers in awe as they were able to find new ways to get their students involved and excited to learn. Their enthusiasm to teach was so inspiring. I would often find myself using that same fervor as I grasped each concept. I, then, was able to relay it to my fellow classmates as a peer tutor. To this day, becoming a teacher is a passion that flows through me. However, my enthusiasm and passion are not the only reasons I would be a good teacher. I aspire to see a student’s ability to grasp the knowledge they never before understood. I aspire to see a student succeed at something they never thought they ever could. I aspire to not only support students with academic skills, but also with life lessons about the value of community, pride in one’s own ethnicity, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and more. I aspire to play a fundamental role in ensuring that all students from all cultures and learning abilities have the opportunity to be guided in a positive learning
“I wanted to become a teacher to be able to make a positive difference on the future of children. For me, it is fulfilling challenge, stimulating the next generation to become lifelong learners. I have always been grateful to my mom (who is a retired teacher) for implanting values in me. I feel I should contribute what I have learned and experienced over the years. This way I will be paying back and at the same time can fulfill my desire of enhancing the education system.”
Marsh, C. (2008). Becoming a Teacher. (4th ed.). French Forest: Pearson Education. Retrieved from: http://lms.curtin.edu.au/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_id=_2_1&url=%2fwebapps%2fblackboard%2fexecute%2flauncher%3ftype%3dCourse%26id%3d_62128_1%26url%3d.
Every teacher has their strong points as well as weak points. Teaching is very hard work and some of them never grow to be anything better than mediocre. They do the bare minimum and very little over and above the call of duty. There are several ways to become a great teacher. Teachers are truly dedicated workers who put a lot of time and schooling into being able to teach for the rest of their lives.
Becoming a teacher has been the ultimate aspiration for myself since the first day I walked into kindergarten. As a very timid student, it was a difficult task transitioning from being with my mother everyday, to being part of a classroom environment full of strangers. However, my kindergarten teacher helped me through this transition smoothly, and adequately. I very quickly learned to love school. Soon after, I knew I would aspire to become a teacher. I would spend countless hours at home with a blackboard, acting as a teacher to my imaginary students throughout my elementary school years.
When I was growing up, I remember attending elementary school, learning a new language seems to be difficult at first, but I was able to learn the English language because of the dedication of one of my teachers. Now, as I reflect on this experience, it is obvious that she was dedicated and enjoyed teaching her students to be successful. I know today that she made a difference in my life as I navigated through my education experience and high school years to present.
Being a teacher is not an easy task as many people could think. To be a teacher does not only imply to know the subject to be taught, it also includes being willing to constantly improve oneself integrally, as much as updating the resources and materials one uses in teaching. Reflecting and analyzing over and over again the best way to teach to learn and how to make students to extend what has been learned. The many hours spend in the classroom will never be enough to plan lessons, prepare materials, review pupils tasks and exams, as well, all the administrative requirements one has to cover for whatever institution we work. Besides all this a good teacher, a professional one, will have to find the time to keep preparing to improve oneself.
Teaching is a daunting task that I do not intend to take lightly. Becoming a teacher has been a dream of mine for several years. I always knew that teaching would be the career for me, especially when I began working in the school system as a substitute secretary. I loved working in the school environment; coming in contact with children everyday made me realize how much I would enjoy teaching a classroom full of students.
“Teaching is often a difficult process, but the end result is very rewarding. Watching a child develop confidence and seeing a student progress in their studies is a very exciting process. Teaching young children is especially great because it is setting a foundation for life-long learning.”(Chronicle guidance publications). What is teaching? A teacher is a person who provides education for pupils (children), or students (adults) using lectures, audiovisual aids, demonstrations, and computers to present academic, social, and motor skills. Teachers can also teach foreign languages, art, kids with special needs, and P.E. Teaching has changed a lot compared to the traditional methods of just lectures and textbooks. Students now are encouraged to actively learn through groups or individual projects. They have learning games, debates, and experiments to help them through the learning process. Being a teacher would be a great career for anyone who wants to further themselves, to help people, and to have great benefits (chronicle guidance publications).