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As a teacher, I believe all children are gifted with many skills and have their own way of
understanding the world around them. It is my responsibility as a teacher to help them develop
these skills. I hope to achieve this by listening to them and helping them understand themselves
better. Our future depends solely on the younger generation and that is why becoming a teacher
is important to me. This is because my personal stance has always been to make a positive
All teachers play a very key and important role in helping our students achieve their goals.
There are many different methods and assessment strategies teachers can use to ensure they are
an effective teacher. All teachers should be able to plan lessons, manage the classroom, meet
with parents accurately grade assignments and work closely with the rest of the staff. These tasks
demand scientific, physical, emotional and effective preparation. It demands the evaluation of
practice and the reform of teacher education. We as teachers must act as teachers and not as
coddling parents.
Having critical thinking skills is an important part in being a teacher. Being able to plan my
work using different teaching strategies will help me achieve my goals and ensure that all my
students are learning. I should have an idea of which students are the slow learners and which
students learn at a faster rate. I will strive to arrive at the best possible solutions for the problems
that may arise. I will also help my students develop certain activities and routines to help them
mind. Good teaching practice is very important for students learning. As a teacher, I will try to
discussion, teach critical thinking skills and help develop their attitudes toward their school work
and in the classroom. I will strive to meet the principles of good teaching practice and try to
provide the best learning experience for my students. I will engage all my students and provide
and environment where they can all learn. Being an effective teacher means that I must do the
best job possible with the tools and the resources that are available to me. It is my desire for all
Over the years there have been many factors that have impacted students learning in the
classroom. As a teacher getting to know my students as individuals will help me understand what
factors might affect there learning. Firstly motivation, of all the factors that can affect how
Being able to motivate students towards their goals, is a very important task for all teachers. It
brings us a great joy to help our students achieve their goals. Motivation is important because it
can determine the specific goals toward which learners can strive. It can also affect the choices
that students make towards their future. For instance, whether to enroll in physics or studio art,
videogames with friends. Motivation increases the amount of effort and energy that learners
expend in activities directly related to their needs and goals. It determines whether they pursue a
motivated to achieve this goal. Then there is nothing that can stop them from completing their
goal. Many students have a role model someone they look up to. Students will more likely strive
to follow in that persons footsteps. They are also more likely to continue working at their goals
until theyve completed it, even if they are occasionally interrupted or frustrated in the process.
In general, then, motivation increases students time on task, an important factor affecting their
learning and achievement. Motivation affects cognitive processes. [Maehr & Meyer, 1977,
Pintrinch et al, 1993]. Motivation affects what learners pay attention to and how effectively they
process it. For instance, motivated learners often make a concerted effort to truly understand
classroom materialto learn it meaningfullyand consider how they might use it in their own
lives.
Intellectual factor can also affect students learning. The term refers to the individuals mental
level. In schools, there are often slow learners and fast learners. The slower learners may find it
difficult to understand their work or may have a hard time keeping up with the rest of the class.
Some of these students may also have special intellectual disabilities. Thus, making it difficult
for them to learn. In schools success is closely related to the level of intellect of their pupils.
Therefore, many of these students often encounter serious difficulties in mastering schoolwork.
Attitudes are also important and it contributes greatly in the development of personality.
Having a favourable mental attitude can always facilitate learning in a positive way. Some of
these attitudes are cheerfulness, affection, prejudice, open mindedness, and loyalty. Attitudes
exercise a stimulating effect upon the rate of learning and teaching and upon the progress in
schools. A student being able to complete their work efficiently and on a timely basis means that
this student wants to learn. This make being a teacher very fulfilling.
Personal factors, such as instincts and emotions, and social factors, such as cooperation and
rivalry, are directly related to a complex psychology of motivation. It is a recognized fact that the
various responses of the individual to various kinds of stimuli are determined by a wide variety
of tendencies. Some of these tendencies can be constructive and others are harmful. [Maehr &
Meyer, 1977, Pintrinch et al, 1993]. For some reason, a pupil may have developed a dislike for
some subject because he may fail to see its value, or may lack foundation. This dislike can result
in a bad emotional state. Some pupils are in a continuing state of unhappiness because of their
fear of being victims of the disapproval of their teachers and classmates. This is an unwholesome
attitude and affects the learning process to a considerable degree. This is often-times the result of
bad training.
There are many assessment methods that I can use to know if the learning outcomes were
achieved. Firstly, I would ask questions after a lesson has been taught. This would allow me to
identify the students who are having difficulties understanding the lesson, and I will be able to
Secondly, I will ask my students to write a weekly journal about their class during the week. I
will ask them to include what they have learned, what subjects are causing them difficulties and
any strategies they have found help full. This reflection process is very important for teachers
and students because by reading students journals teachers can identify individuals with
Thirdly teachers can have students self-correct. By doing this a teacher will have a clear idea
whether students are acquiring the intended knowledge and skills they need. If not, a teacher will
understand if much more work needs to be done. A teacher can collect assessment results and
monitor their students progress they can also notify them of any further instructions. Also at the
end of the semester, I will have a test. This will allow me to assess what and how much my
students have learned throughout the school term. It would also help me to identify if I will need
Technology is something that is used every day and it is changing the world. By integrating
technology into the classroom my students will become more engaged and they begin to take
control over their own learning. They are also able to learn many different skills. There are
many interactive websites that teachers can use to make learning fun and enjoyable for their
students. In the classroom, I will have interactive videos where my students can be engaged and
they can be a part of the lesson. I would allow my students excess to the computer so they can try
interactive websites and review materials. I would also encourage my students to practice
research or creating stories using google. They will also be able to play games using the
computer and they can interact with students from all over the world. I as a teacher can use
technology to create a mark book so I can keep track of students scores and their progress over
Technology has had a great and significant impact in our schools today. Having technology in
the classroom has changed how teachers and students learn. Teacher are seeing the potentials and
benefits that technology has in the schools. Technology can motivate students and it helps to
improve their mental skills. Many teachers are now learning how to use technology like tablets,
iPads and computers to shape how their students learning. The students today prefer the use of
technology because it makes learning fun and interesting. The subjects that students have found
the classroom. Firstly, many school do not have to time or experience to integrate technology in
the classroom. Teachers are not properly trained and they may not fully understand how to use
the technology. Also, they may not have proper facilities or computer labs for the students to use.
Another barrier may be the reliability of the technology and the cost to maintain. Some schools
may not have sufficient budget allocated for the maintenance of these technology.
My role as a teacher is to be the best teacher I can be and to provide a safe and comfortable
learning environment where all my students can learn. To achieve this, I should have a strong
understanding and I must be knowledgeable of what to expect from students. And I should know
what interest a child and if something in their life is affecting them I want my students to feel
safe and comfortable enough to speak to me. I must also be able to use a variety of teaching
methods and I should be knowledgeable about the cultural and social expectations in the
The role of students has change drastically in todays world. They have more knowledge of
the technology that is available to them and many of the students are taking full advantage of
these technologies. Students use technology for research purposes, for emails, through social
media to communicate with friends, families and even for work purposes. Technology is
changing at such an amazing rate and we should all take full advantage of all that it must offer.
Being a teacher is a very important to me because I believe teachers play a key role in shaping
the future generation. I have always enjoyed working with children because I understand the
importance of helping young minds develop. A teachers job may be difficult at times but I have
a strong urge to teach my knowledge to others. Working collaboratively with those who love