Teaching is a respected profession that carries with it a significant amount of responsibility and obligation toward learners. Teachers not only educate their students and pass on their expertise, but they also serve to inspire and motivate their pupils and to take significant steps in life. They continue their efforts to improve learner’s sense of self-assurance and guide them in taking the right path. There were many educators who devoted their entire lives to enhancing the lives of their pupils by helping them become better people and achieving greater levels of success in their daily endeavors.
The ability to motivate students is equally as important as content knowledge when it comes to teaching. A student’s life can be changed by a teacher. They have the power to influence others’ attitudes and actions by serving as a role model themselves. They have the potential to affect a student’s decision regarding major, institution, and professional career.
Unfortunately, despite the enthusiasm and energy that many prospective educators bring to the profession, some of them report losing that fire as their careers continue. Some educators find it difficult to manage their classrooms, achieve the educational requirements or standards, and communicate effectively with the educational leaders, which hinders their ability to create the kinds of classroom settings they want for their students.
Not everyone is suited for the arduous but ultimately rewarding profession of teaching. They say that educators are born, not manufactured, and that the key to success is enthusiasm.
Indeed, teachers who are stressed and worried about their jobs should take a step back and consider why they became educators. Every educator has experienced moments of doubt, wondering if there is an easier or more fulfilling career path available to them. Then they remember the times a student figured something out on their own or when a previous pupil came up to them to express their gratitude for the education, they had received from them.
In conclusion, if you’ve been feeling uninspired and like you’re losing your drive, try shaking up your routine and letting your creative guard down. Throw out your old lesson ideas and start over by coming up with engaging classroom activities and interesting teaching-learning process. Keeping your enthusiasm alive can be difficult, but it can pay off in the long run if you put in the effort. Teachers with a strong sense of purpose typically move on to land leadership positions and form institutions that reflect that mission.Rekindle your fire and bring back the love and passion for teaching!
By: Mrs. Rowena D. De Leon | Teacher II | Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School | Munting Batangas, Balanga City, Bataan |
