Learning To Teach vs Teaching To Learn

In Malaysia, there are a variety of reasons why people choose to become teachers. Some are by choice, some are accidentally push into Education Field. But for me, no matter what are the reasons. Those who are teachers now, are those who are called by God to carry a very important task. That's why every teacher (including me) should appreciate this calling and let us improve ourselves to become a teacher that can change the world through our small classroom.

The question now is whether all the training we received from our respected institutions are enough to prepare us. For me, teaching is a rather unique profession. After enrolling for training to qualify as teachers, actually the real lesson start at the classroom itself. This is the place where we learn new lessons & new experiences everyday.

Some of these lessons will make you laugh, stress, angry or even cry. Classroom teaching is something that will make you a better teacher by experience. So, for those who are still new in this Education line, don't be afraid to experiment new methods, new skill, new strategy and improvise it to suit your teaching style. Teaching is a unique business. My methods of teaching may not be applicable to others. Each of us have our own way of educating. That's why I'll never question other teachers ways of teaching as long as it serve the purpose of education.

In a nutshell, graduating with degree or diploma in Education marks not the end but the beginning of the task of becoming a better teacher. So let us "unlearn" and "relearn" to become an effective teacher.