There are many reasons why one chose to become a teacher. It is often said that many people look down on those in the teaching profession as “just a teacher” because they equate the work in terms of monetary compensation. Besides, some detractors do not know the intricacies of the teaching-learning process.
We become permanent teachers because we learned to love the work, because we enjoy being with the young people, especially the bright, active and playful one. We love being with them primarily to teach, to guide, and to make them better leaders and citizens of tomorrow. We want to be instrumental in some measure in their success, and to serve the country in a humble way.
Skills and technique in teaching are indispensable; for a teacher who is tactful, understanding, and competent does not feel the tiredness of teaching and mingling with these little angels.
Everyone knows that there is no wealth in teaching. As far as I can remember, no one got rich through teaching, not unless he had other sources of honest income. I remember, my father was pre-war teacher. He had spent 42 long years of dedicated service but I never experienced a luxurious life. But on the other hand, you will agree when I say that good teachers are richly rewarded for their selfless and dedication when they see their pupils learn later become incorruptible leaders of the country. The well guided future of those young boys and girls are intangible rewards that cannot be exchanged for gold nor found on the Halls of Fame but for sure, they will change the destiny of our nation.
Let us therefore be proud of being teachers; let us not degrade the profession, instead think of being on top of all the professions. Let us be conscientious in our role as agents of change effecting desirable changes. Be courageous and efficacious fulfilling your duties and commitments. Let us join together and continue to work for the betterment of the society being dominated by unwanted crimes and violence. Through our concerted efforts, these young children will change the history of the Philippines in that vision of the year 2000.
By: Cirilo C. Caborales Jr | Teacher III |
