It's 16th May, 2011.....it's d nation's celebration for all teachers out there....
It's a day specially dedicated to all teachers..thank you so much to all my teachers who were in Convent , Muar from 1969 - 1979.....(my year one to Form Five)....I had my best education there and really had wonderful time with all the wonderful teachers then....so caring and loving...we were just like friends....My principal during my primary years, late Mrs Danker my principal during my secondary years , late Sister Marie Theresa were like a mother to all of us. They treated us like their own children even though we are of different races and religion...I really felt honoured and is really thankful to all of them who had been my teacher during my school life..
I had then moved to Sultan Abu Bakar Girl's School for my Form Six but I left school before my i finished my upper Six and joined the Courts to be a Court Interpreter....My late father had wanted me to be a teacher once coz a friend of him could get me thru but I declined because I hate teaching at that time....ha ha ha.....but i'd always been a teacher to my sons till today...as i spent half of my time at home teaching, guiding, assisting and monitoring them almost every nite from 8 - 10 pm..except during the weekends....i had sacrificed my time of watching TV but sat with them in the study room, checked their homeworks or gave them my own work...a teacher too only not by proffession....I was really strict then that they were so scared of me then....
That was my efforts for all my sons...Thank God, they are what they are now...Parents should not left everything to the school teachers to guide their children...we, as parents esp mothers should helped in guiding our own children....teachers won't have enough time to do everything for our kids...so, let's help the teachers for the sake of our children....
Here, I would like to thank all the teachers and lectures in Tadika Seri Budi Kemaman, Sek Kebangsaan Sultan Ismail, Chukai, Kemaman, Sek Menengah Sultan Ismail II, Kemaman, MRSM Besut, MRSM Kuala Lipis, Sek. Men Sains, Muar, UITM Shah Alam, UITM Kuantan and UNISZA....and also to our private tutors, Mrs Yong and Mr Chia who had done their very best to lead my sons to the right path.....Eventhough, I had not seen the REAL RESULT yet but i could forecast what is their future by now....
Before I pen off, I would like to post a question....Have you ever wondered what the qualities of a really professional teacher are? I know that all teachers want their students to like them, but being liked isn't the be-all and end-all really, is it? I mean teachers have to make some unpopular decisions sometimes.
Teachers can be popular just because they are friendly and helpful, but to be truly professional and effective they need other qualities. Students may not be able to put their finger on just why one teacher is more effective than another but we need to be able to identify the skills and behavior we require in a true professional.
A professional teacher needs to be confident without being arrogant. Nobody can expect to have all the answers, so if a student asks a real stinker, the professional teacher should be able to admit defeat but offer to find out more for the student. And they must carry that promise out.
Proper preparation is another crucial requirement of professionalism. When the teacher enters the classroom s/he should have all the required materials and the lesson plan ready. Nothing is more sloppy than poor preparation.
Interaction with the group needs professional standards of behavior: polite, firm and fair just about sum it up. And in orchestrating the class the teacher must give everyone their chance to contribute and should be flexible enough to modify lessons if they are obviously not going to plan. Indeed a fall-back position is part of good planning.
It stands to reason also that teacher must observe punctuality and appropriate tidiness and dress: it is not possible to demand such behavior from students if the teacher doesn’t set the standards. Indeed I can remember occasions on which students have complained to me about “scruffy” teachers.
The last thing I would mention is that teachers should be able to feel that their professionalism entitles them to back-up from the school directors. If a teacher has a problem class or student then the school should have procedures for handling the difficulties. The teacher should not have to feel alone and vulnerable if a difficult situation arises. So, yes, professionalism cuts both ways: in the standards we demand of teachers and the framework we have for giving them support.
Teachers can be popular just because they are friendly and helpful, but to be truly professional and effective they need other qualities. Students may not be able to put their finger on just why one teacher is more effective than another but we need to be able to identify the skills and behavior we require in a true professional.
A professional teacher needs to be confident without being arrogant. Nobody can expect to have all the answers, so if a student asks a real stinker, the professional teacher should be able to admit defeat but offer to find out more for the student. And they must carry that promise out.
Proper preparation is another crucial requirement of professionalism. When the teacher enters the classroom s/he should have all the required materials and the lesson plan ready. Nothing is more sloppy than poor preparation.
Interaction with the group needs professional standards of behavior: polite, firm and fair just about sum it up. And in orchestrating the class the teacher must give everyone their chance to contribute and should be flexible enough to modify lessons if they are obviously not going to plan. Indeed a fall-back position is part of good planning.
It stands to reason also that teacher must observe punctuality and appropriate tidiness and dress: it is not possible to demand such behavior from students if the teacher doesn’t set the standards. Indeed I can remember occasions on which students have complained to me about “scruffy” teachers.
The last thing I would mention is that teachers should be able to feel that their professionalism entitles them to back-up from the school directors. If a teacher has a problem class or student then the school should have procedures for handling the difficulties. The teacher should not have to feel alone and vulnerable if a difficult situation arises. So, yes, professionalism cuts both ways: in the standards we demand of teachers and the framework we have for giving them support.
Well, that's it for the day and here is a special poem dedicate to all teachers....
With a special gift for learning
And with a heart that deeply cares,
You add a lot of love
To everything you share,
And even though
You mean a lot,
You’ll never know how much,
For you helped
To change the world
Through every life you touched.
You sparked the creativity
To change the world
Through every life you touched.
You sparked the creativity
In the students whom you taught,
And helped them strive for goals
That could not be bought,
You are such a special teacher
That no words can truly tell
However much you’re valued
And helped them strive for goals
That could not be bought,
You are such a special teacher
That no words can truly tell
However much you’re valued
For the work you do so well.
Nice song to all teachers...
MaMaZuE
