Personal Introduction CEP 810
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Me as a teacher
any factors contributed to my becoming a teacher. I could have ended up working as a Telecom engineer. However, when people seeking my help started praising my ability to explain things clearly, I realized I was made to teach rather than work at a desk or with electronic devices.
My teaching career dates back to the days I was at college. By the time I graduated in 1996, I had 6 years of unofficial teaching experience, after which I started honing my teaching skills by observing and learning from teachers in the many different institutions I joined. Throughout my career in education, I discovered that there was more to teaching than simply explaining the subject matter at hand. I learnt that teachers are essentially role models that students look up to. There were times when I thought of my own children and wondered how I would like their teachers to be. In this respect, I became my own „dream teacher‟. Here are some of the many qualities that I acquired over time: Patience: I learnt that students are genuinely different. As a result, some may need more time and leeway than others. Commitment: It‟s this quality that gives value to teaching. Students have to feel that the teacher is ready to give his or her best. Flexibility: Teachers can lose their temper easily if they choose to stick to their opinion without trying to understand their students‟ needs. Flexibility has helped me reach out to students who are the most difficult to handle. Created by: Jean-Claude Aura
Date: October 5, 2008
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