Essays on Being A Teacher

Teaching is an occupation that doesn’t come with a rule book. Today, teachers are more stressed in terms of expectations in the classroom and less support from administrators. Safe, welcoming, healthy schools flourish when teachers and school staff are empowered by support and respect on the job. Teaching is a difficult job, and working conditions…

When I think about what kind of teacher I want to be, I think it’s important to have techniques that I use in my classroom everyday that won’t only benefit my success as a teacher but also the success of my students. Three components that I would like to utilize in my future classroom are…

There are many attributes that go into being a successful teacher. In the Ted Talk video, “Every Kid Needs a Champion” Rita Pierson, an educator, and counselor discusses what she believes is the number one aspect of a great teacher. Pierson states in the video that having a relationship with each student is what reaches…

Stephen D. Brookfield’s book Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher, is a useful text for professionals within the education field at all levels and within a multitude of capacities. The text critically examines the role of a teacher in modern contexts and how one can effectively integrate pedagogical tools to improve one’s practice. Brookfield’s work provides…

The study takes a top-down approach to learning and sets out to prove that professional development is a cornerstone for educational reform by following twelve (grade K-2) teachers in the Miami-Dade County Public School district, which is among the largest and most diverse districts in the country. This initiative involved the cooperation of Ready Schools…

The constitution of South Africa states clearly that “everybody has the right to basic education” (Constitution 1996). According to the SACE, teachers are to educate and train the learners of our country, acknowledge, uphold and promote basic human rights as embodied in the constitution of South Africa (SACE). The minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekgi…

Through my 5 months internship experiences that I have gained at MOE Kindergarten  Riverside, I have developed a set of personal educational philosophy, beliefs, and values that I will carry with me in my future career as a professional early childhood educator. As a future early childhood educator, I believe that children are strong, active,…

I grew up in a high-needs area and are personally connected to struggle of children who come from low-income families and go to school with little funding, so I feel like being a teacher I will be contributing to my community in a meaningful way. It has always been my dream to try a make…

The way we view the educational process and what education should look like today is very important, but it’s even more important we are supporting both the whole child and whole teacher. Students and teachers are happier and more productive in and outside of the classroom, they will feel supported and are less stressed. Therefore,…

Curriculum has been changing quickly the past few decades. Currently, we are moving at lightning speeds trying to develop and implement modern and meaningful curriculum that will positively impact today’s students. This curriculum provides a starting point from which students can establish their futures, allowing them to move forward in any endeavor they choose and…