Jan 18 2009
Why do you want to be a teacher?
People have different reasons they go into the teaching career. I am often curious about the reasons. For one, I am going to be a teacher and I like to learn about my fellow teachers. Secondly, I really just want to know why people chose certain careers, what drives them. Teaching is not an easy job and requires a lot of patience, devotion, and time. There can be frustrations with administration, parents, the bureaucracy, and student’s behavior.
It is well-known that teachers do not get paid a lot of money, yet there are still plenty of people who are going to college to get a degree in education. There are still teachers that have been in the classroom for 20 years or longer. I know the salary has nothing to do why I chose to get into this field.
So,what drives people if not money? Don’t get me wrong, I understand that people are motivated for different reasons besides a high income. I am just curious if anyone cares to speculate.
Thank you for your comment! I appreciate hearing what others have to say about this career choice! Good for you for taking that first step into a classroom!