Ever since I was little, I've wanted to be an educator. I would always beg my parents for a chalkboard. Eventually, I got one and I would play school with my younger cousins. I always saw how teachers moods impacted their students. Ive had bad teachers -who would make students cry- and I've had good teachers -who would make students laugh. I decided that I would do my best to be a good teacher. This Ted Talks video, truly gives me motivation and examples how a teacher truly molds their students. A good teacher is someone who brings out the best in their students and takes their time ensuring that every student learns and doesn't work just for a paycheck. In this video, Rita Pierson talked about how she had a class who the students were the worst academically skilled. But instead of allowing them to think that, she told them that they were the smartest and best and were paired with the best teacher. This motivated the class and shows that a good teacher can change the mindset of their students in a positive way.
DACA Video Imagine that you weren't born in the U.S. Imagine that you were born in another country like Germany, Mexico or Indonesia. You were brought to the U.S. before you turned 16. You were either a baby, or five years old when you came. Basically, the United States is all you know. You know English and you love this country. Even though the U.S. is your home, you're not a legal citizen. You've never even been to the country you were born in but thankfully you have DACA ( Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) which allows certain illegal immigrants who came to the country at a young age to obtain a renewable two-year period that doesn't allow deportation and gives you a permit to work. Your parents brought you here so that you can escape the troubles of the country you were born in. You have goals and dreams to accomplish in the U.S. and you're thankful that you have DACA. But now think about how you would feel after you find out that the President is ...
I am so happy you have such a passion for teaching. I have also had teachers who have made students cry and basically make everyone dread going to their classes! Don't get me wrong though, I do believe there are good teachers out there as well. You sound really motivated and I hope you are able to accomplish your dream.
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ReplyDeleteI think the video does a really great job at encompassing the passion a person has to have toward education in order to truly become a good teacher. I've also had my share of good and bad teachers, and I think anyone who wants to be a teacher should strive to be the best teacher they can be because they really do impact their students. It is awesome that you've known what you wanted to become since a young age, especially since the choices are endless and it can be hard to decide. I know your passion towards education will lead you to become the teacher you want to be.
Alejandra Botello
Aw thank you so much!
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