Friday, September 18, 2009

Descriptive writing

Task 1
What is something you forgot once in your classroom that you will never forget again? What were the circumstances and what happened that makes you know/hope that you will never make the same again?

It is the beauty of teaching profession that a teacher plays multiple roles in his/her career. Teaching is not only transferring knowledge but it more than that such as developing life skills among students and building behavior and modifying attitudes among learners. Students are very sharp just they need facilitation towards learning and teacher is one who can create this opportunity.
Role modeling is one of the unique role and characteristics of teaching. I remembered my earlier days in my teaching career. I seemed very active in the classroom and believed on learning as a fun. I usually planed my lesson with something interesting so that students build love for learning. One day I did not followed my lesson plan because my mood was off and seeing very different due to a personal reason. As we all know students are very sharp they noticed my feeling and facial expressions. Unconsciously I acted differently that day, I looked in silent mood and not so active in the class. Few students came to me and asked about my health and family. I replied no I am ok. I saw two students discussing about my mood and expression. I realized that it is not way to express my feeling in front of the class.
Students are not blank slabs and teachers are not full of knowledge. Students are active learners and they are sharp enough to notice the teachers’ interest, motivation and mood in teaching and learning. Simply teachers have to play multiple roles in his/her career.

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