Title: Good Reasons for Becoming a Teacher | Work - Chron.com
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Good Reasons for Becoming a Teacher
Lifelong Learning
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Content: Good Reasons for Becoming a Teacher | Work - Chron.com
Good Reasons for Becoming a Teacher
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By Ruth Mayhew
Talk to almost any teacher and few will regret choosing education as a career path. Many teachers get a great deal of satisfaction from being able to influence their students' academic achievements and shape the future. The reasons vary from one teacher to another, as do their reasons for choosing to teach elementary, middle or high school, or even a career in education administration. Lifelong Learning
The philosophy that many educators have is that teaching is a lifelong learning process. Teachers learn as much from their students as their students learn from their teachers. Through their students' progress, teachers learn to create intellectually appropriate and creative ways for students to reach their academic goals. Teachers also learn the diverse capabilities of students and how to tap into their interests through developing techniques that stimulate curiosity among students. In addition, teaching specific subjects requires that teachers learn more about the subject than they expect their students to learn. Student Successes
One good reason for becoming a teacher is to be a motivator for students. When students feel they owe their success to the teacher who instilled in them good study habits, they look up their old teachers to express their gratitude.