Title: The Main Purpose of Becoming a Teacher | Woman - The Nest
Headings: The Main Purpose of Becoming a Teacher
The Main Purpose of Becoming a Teacher
Help Students Learn
Build Strong Student-Teacher Relationships
Encourage Students to Develop Character
Personal Satisfaction
2016 Salary Information for Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
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Content: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an elementary school teacher in 2010 was $51,380. However, many teachers choose their careers because they genuinely want to help students learn. To do this, they try to make classroom learning interesting and motivating. Without teachers who work diligently to create thought-provoking lesson plans and find ways to make academic content come to life, students lose interest. One of the main purposes of becoming a teacher is to help students get excited about learning. Build Strong Student-Teacher Relationships
Becoming a teacher means you'll go the extra mile to make sure your students can relate to you as an educator, mentor and friend. Teachers must be approachable so students feel comfortable talking to them about their academic progress, peer-to-peer relationships and classroom needs. According to a research study conducted by Texas A&M, students who have a favorable relationship with their teachers are more likely to exhibit positive classroom behavior, study hard and persevere than those who don't have a supportive teacher-student relationship. Encourage Students to Develop Character
A teacher is a role model who exhibits positive character traits and teaches them to her students. She should be loyal, kind, self-controlled, compassionate, forgiving, honest and trustworthy.