It is a nature sometimes to all teachers facing a constant battle between being patient and impatient. Patience and impatience tug on emotions like two teams playing tug of war. they are like two different voices screaming to us how to live and respond and their messages one directly opposite from one another.
Impatient Teacher vs. Patient Teacher
*characterized by complaining and criticizing * characterized by composure and calmness
* says “Speed up! Take the shortcut! Use the * says “Slow down, Do it right! Find a lasting
quick fix! real solution.”
*takes risk, is rash and reckless * makes one rational, concerned about rightness
and safety. It avoids hasty conclusions.
*tactless * think thrice before he speaks.
*leads to immaturity, incompletedness, * leads to maturity, completedness and satisfaction
and dissatisfaction
*makes one HOT-tempered and uncontrolled *makes one cool, even-tempered, self-controlled
*leads to stress * leads to rest
*makes a person short with others * makes one long-suffering
*leads to evacuation or every surrender *leads to endurance and stamina in fulfilling
of responsibility responsibilities. It works out the problem till a
solution is found.
*makes one snappy and nervous *helps keep a person happy and nice
Let us mirror ourselves, which of these two traits do we possess. Is it impatience that controls us, or patience? These two traits remind us what we are as a teacher. And remember that if we are going to choose to be patient it gives an impact to ourselves. God uses the works of patience to develop our character. A vital trait in overcoming problems before they overcome us.
By: Ricer M. Borja | Teacher II | Mariveles National High School-Cabcaben | Mariveles, Bataan
