WHY TEACHERS TEACH
Author: Madison Whitley - B3
Benefits of Teaching
Extrinsic Benefits:
- Salary benefits
- Retirement & Health Care
- Status
- Most important benefit to Society
Intrinsic Benefits:
- Seeing Children Learn & Grow
- Doing Important work for the Common Good
- Stimulating Contact & Interaction with students & fellow teachers
- Educating the future generations
Salary Comparisons
Average Teacher Salary: 49,501
Army Recruiter: 15,814
Call Center Salesperson: 21,167
Restaurant Assistant Manager: 26,199
Campus Security Lieutenant: 40,676
Food Service Director: 43,196
Challenges of Teaching
- Students not giving teachers the respect they deserve.
- Students feel like teachers don't really understand what they have to go through on a daily basis.
- Faculty not supporting a teacher's new way of teaching
- "It is just a job" Some people think you shouldn't need to help students after the hours of school.
- Faculty might not want to give the resources a teacher might need to continue a child's education
Teacher Job Description
General Teacher:
Teaches classes, presents lectures, conducts workshops, and participates in other activities to further educational program of museum, zoo, or similar institution: Plans course content and method of presentation, and prepares outline of material to be covered and submits it for approval
Elementary Teacher:
Teach basic skills including letters, numbers, elemental natural and social science, music, art, literature and behavioral skills to children in the kindergarten phase to advance their physical, mental, and social development and maximize their potential in a positive and safe environment.
Special Education Teacher:
Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs and instruction for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel
Blog Questions
How does becoming a teacher contribute to society? - Sarah J.
- You will be passing on information that might help students find their future career path.
How do I know this is something I want to do? - Angela S.
- I cant tell you how to know if this is something you want to do but loving children, being patient & calm, organized & having a caring heart.
How do I become a great teacher that is a good role model? -Farah A.
- The only way to become a great teacher is to not give up in what you believe might help students. If you think your children need books or extra materials don't be afraid to grab these and help your students become the best they can be.
Why would becoming a teacher benefit others? -Brittani M.
- I believe becoming a teacher benefits others because you get the opportunity to teach the next generation and to spread a long knowledge & happiness through the lessons that you have prepared.
Will I be happy with this career choice? -John A.
- This is something that you would have to make for yourself, as I said before, having a big heart. very strict, caring and a true love for children might help you in deciding if you are happy where you are or not.
More Information
Email: dizzywhitley@yahoo.com
Website: teachersthattteach.com
Location: Garland, TX, United States
Phone: 214-899-9999
Facebook: facebook.com/education
Twitter: @education