A Changing World by Sarah Baker
“Why would you want to be a teacher? There’s no respect anymore and you do not get paid enough for what you do?” These are the unfailing responses that I receive when I tell someone I am attending college to become a teacher. It always seems to be the same response wherever I go. These responses are not only negative but also empty and yet seem to be the attitudes of many people. I believe that teaching is one of the noblest careers that one can pursue. Many people say that teaching is not the same that it used to be and that people do not look to them as they once had. I concede that the world is changing and that teacher’s positions have changed but I refute that because the world is changing it does not necessarily mean that teachers’ characters have changed, in fact as a result of the changing world, a teacher must be that much more extraordinary. Twenty years ago schools did not worry about guns, bombs, or extreme threats. The biggest problems in the fifties were chewing gum and talking. Today children carry much more weight on their shoulders than any decade before. I have learned through readings, my own observations and from teachers, children of today’s society live uncertain lives. Today many children go home to unhealthy environments such as drug use, physical abuse, alcoholic family members, emotional abuse, poverty, instabilities and neglect. How can these children be expected to learn academics when faced with these problems? I concede that not all children suffer from neglect or poverty but with one in every two marriages in America ending in divorce, many children are indeed faced with troubles. Children deal with so much more today than yesterday, teacher...
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...e world is forever changing. In the past, parents were all that children needed. With growing population, outbreaks of drug and alcohol abuses, severe poverty, both parents possessing careers, and finally single parent homes, children lead uncertain lives. The only hope for a child to escape these problems is school, while the only hope for schools to help and teach these children is to continue to guide and put forth the extra effort that children of today need. As a future teacher I plan to help the next generation lead out of their darkness into a light of hope. I hope to be a teacher that children will look back to and know made a difference in their life decisions. I plan to be a person that not only worked her way through her own trials but also can make a difference. I believe that my classroom motto will be “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”
After reading this article, I think I gain a lot of valuable information and advices. This article makes me realize being a teacher is not that easy and it requires a lot of efforts, and dedication. Teachers also need to deal with a lot of difficult situations. As a future teacher, I think I still have a lot to
Over this past summer I’ve worked at a recreational park mentoring young children. I was still determining what major I wanted study upon college move in day; I was clueless. A week before dispatch, a girl wrote me a letter. It read “Dear Mr. Christian, Thank you! You are making a great impact in our community. Sincerely, Madison” after reading the letter it inspired me; I realized teaching was my strong suit and the Education field was best for me. Teachers take on many roles in student development such as a family figure, mentor, role model, motivator, etc. The goal of a teacher should be to influence children, motivate them, and then watch them sprout into well-rounded individuals. Many people see teaching as an underpaying profession,
I feel the areas that I have touched in this paper along with my personal philosophy statement, reflect my views and opinions as a future educator. I have spoke about areas that are of importance to me, and ideas that I feel will make a difference in someone’s life. As a teacher, I truly want to make a difference and teach students the importance of an education, and the opportunities that are available to them. Education can take people places and I feel more people need to come to this realization.
From school buildings to supplies and teacher license requirements, life is very different for students and teachers today compared to two centuries ago. Today’s teachers receive higher education to learn the profession, and students learn new subjects such as foreign language, art, health, and science. After a long day of learning, most take the school bus home and continue their studies further. One thing that is similar between education in the 1800s and education now, however, is that children grow up to become well-educated, well-rounded individuals who are knowledgeable about themselves and the world around
Ever since I was a little girl I had this dream of being a teacher. Whether it was making up “pretend” tests or having my younger brother sit through my instruction, I knew that I was a born teacher. And now that I have grown and matured into a responsible young woman, I feel that my place in this world is in the classroom. I feel that the children are our future and we should teach them everything we know to the best of our abilities. Every summer since the age of 13, I have been babysitting for local families in my small hometown of Pineville. In fact, 2 years ago I had been babysitting for a Optometrist and his wife and they were expecting their second child. As an honor, they asked if they could name their second daughter after me. Kara Nicole was born in June of 2001. As a matter of fact, I have found that my feelings on education often reflect the song The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston. She states in her song that she feels that the children are our future and I must say that I agree completely with her sentiments on the education of our youth. When I came of age to enter college, there was no question in my mind as to what field I wanted to enter. Elementary education was the only option for me. One of my favorite quotes, although I do not know the author, says that “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world” and I must say that this reflects my philosophy on education. To me, this quote reveals every compassionate thought I have on education alone. Teachers in some small way or another can be the sunshine in a child’s life. In my opinion, teachers, play many roles; mentors, confidants, sources of inspiration, and disciplin...
As a kindergarten teacher, I plan to become an inspiration to every child that passes through my classroom. I hope to touch the lives of the children that I meet, as well as accomplish many other things. My first goal will be not only to teach my students the curriculum, but also to teach my students to think out side of the set curriculum. I plan to show students that there is more to what they are learning. I want not only to be a good teacher, but also to be a great teacher. Students not only need someone to teach them, they also need someone to guide them, and as a teacher I do hope to accomplish this. Children recognize that education will be a large part of ...
I hope that I can be the teacher who lights the fire in their students ' lives in education and to help students better themselves in their future. I need my future students to understand that I am here for them no matter what. I want to be the teacher who is seen as someone who cares and is also fun and engaging. I want to help my students as best I can. I want to be able to assist them with reaching their full potential. I know that every student learns differently. I want to be able to recognize all their needs and learning styles and help each of them to succeed in life. I know this will take time out of my life, but I know with this time I am putting in, it will change the life of these children and encourage them to be better. I also do not want to be the teacher who is just their for their academical achievements but for their future endeavors. I want to be able to encourage students to go after their
...n the classroom is very important. I would encourage each student that they are capable of whatever they desire, whether to grow up to be the first woman president, an astronaut, fireman, or a cashier; along with those dreams they must know that all of their dreams start in the classroom with their education. I will also teach them that whatever they desire in their future, to be the best they can be.
The World is Changing as we Speak. We all know that speaking any language involves using our brains, but how does this affect the way we think? For example, people who are deaf may use sign language or read lips and communicate more with body language, other languages assign genders to inanimate objects, and in the U.S.A we use egocentric directions whereas some other countries use cardinal directions. In “Does Your Language Shape How You Think”, Gay Deutscher explains that the language we speak and the dialect we use can influence how humans perceive their surroundings and the world itself (447). According to Tom Munnecke in “Nothing Is Missing”, he describes how frustrating it can be, to be bilingual, because you can be thinking in one language, but have to translate your thoughts to another language (455).
The world we live in today is constantly changing geographically, politically, and culturally. With the changing environment not only do we change our language and our thinking but we also adapt and change our ways of subsistence.
“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.”
I believe educators are one of the most important careers out there, without them where would we be today? Would you be reading this paper? Would you still be able to read, write, or have an educated conversation? Would you know how to pay for things at the grocery store, and know if you’re receiving the correct change back? Would you know how to tell time, so you can manage your day? When I look back to my young developing stages in life, I always ask myself where would I be today if it wasn’t for my teachers? Teachers are the ones who are building our future generations. Preparing children and teens for higher education. Also playing a huge part in shaping children’s lives, enlightening them, and educating them about society and the world around them; the types of things that a parent doesn’t have time for, or just lacks the knowledge of. I think teachers are what help make this world go round. We simply go to school to learn, and get educated, so that someday we can get a job, or start a business to supply for our families and our self. How would we acq...
Besides the people who think they’re smart agreeing that evolution is a myth, everyone else in the world knows that everything constantly changes or evolves. Technology and even everyday ways of life are constantly being altered to become more efficient or convenient for evolving lifestyles. This isn't always the ideal way of doing things, but it is how our world works. Our world may seem as if it’s driving itself into chaos, or it may appear as blank canvas to others. To me, I see our changing world as both because both good and bad things are happening in it. Convenient or weird, things in the world are always going to change, and I want to point out some of those things in this essay.
As the title of this paper states, “How our World is Changing” our world is constantly changing. Our world changes everyday without most of us ever seeing or noticing any changes, but as we look back in history we can see some tremendous changes. As history is studied these changes become apparent and truly jump out and become real.
In a society where kids must go to school up to the collegiate level, teaching is an impactful career choice. Teachers help contour the minds of future leaders of the world. Furthermore, teachers play a crucial role in guiding students to the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to succeed in life, and teachers lead students to make informed decisions on any topic the meet in the future. As a teacher, a person must relinquish their knowledge onto students. Finally, they must prepare their students for all the obstacles they will face later in life.