Teaching profession is a noble task. Noble in the sense that being a teacher, you play different roles: a molder, a mentor and a parent to young children.
Here are some ways to help you to become an effective mentor.
- Focus on what you can give to young children and not what you can get out of being an educator.
Never use your profession just to earn a lot of money.
- Position shouldn’t destroy your willingness to educate pupils.
Having different position makes educators compete each other.
- Be a good leader and a good follower in profession.
Inspire the young to work heartedly and be happy for what you achieved.
- Aim high, grow and be competent.
Lift up yourself, study and earned knowledge for you and for the learners.
- Be there for the people.
If feel that someone need your help as an adviser or as a parent, be there to support and console anyone.
- Be willing to mold and educate one’s mind.
Try to understand individual differences and let anyone develop their talents for the better.
- Learn to accept the ups and down of your career.
No one is perfect. Try to learn from your experience. Be strong.
- Don’t try to put everything in your hand.
Learn to accept the truth that learners have their own minds. Don’t dominate them or threaten just to study.
By: Celia A. David | Teacher III | Bacong Elementary School | Limay, Bataan