They
say that “Grade One teachers are the best teachers.”, but never in my dreams to
be one of them since I am a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education.
It’s a time-consuming story on how I cross the verge of being an
Elementary School teacher (GRADE ONE TEACHER to be specific.) To make the story
short, I was assigned to handle grade one class in my alma mater, and I accepted
the offer.
When
I entered my first class I felt uneasy, my heart beat fast as if it were my
first time to enter a classroom as a teacher. Unlike before, this time I am no
longer a high school teacher, I now belong to the faculty of an Elementary
School as a Grade One Teacher. The
feeling was strange and a lot of questions were bothering my conscious mind.
How am I going to deal those little children? Will I be an effective grade one
teacher? Will I be good enough to be deemed as “one of the best teachers”? (as
they say that “Grade One teachers are the best teachers.”)
As
time went by, each question was answered. “Experience is indeed the best
teacher.” Training done on the job is undoubtedly cheaper, quicker, and of much
higher quality than training done in school setting. Each day that passed by
contribute to the development of my being as a teacher.
Every
time I entered my classroom, the same and familiar scene is what I observed.
But I can proudly say that every inattentive student, every surprising question
being thrown by the curious student, every messy desk and every earsplitting
classroom situation give meanings to my profession. Handling such kind of
classroom atmosphere is what I will be constantly working on as I develop
professionally. Trying to facilitate student and giving them classroom they
feel comfortable is something I will work hard in accomplishing.
I
know that I still have a lot to discover about myself, but being a grade one
teacher has opened a window and allowed me to see what kind of teacher I can
be. As I continue my journey as a teacher, I will have the opportunity to make
difference to young individuals.
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| "In their innocence, very young children know themselves to be light and love. If we will allow them, they can teach us to see ourselves the same way." --Michael Jackson |
Today is my 1st anniversary as a GRADE ONE TEACHER and I'm loving it! :)
