WHY DO PEOPLE CHOOSE TO TEACH?

There are many reasons why someone might decide to go into teaching. Every individual may have their own reasons based upon their experience and background throughout their childhood education. They way we were taught as children influences today. Some really like the way they learned something and others want to change and be different from the teachers and learning experience they encountered. People who usually go into teaching enjoy working with children and want to have a positive influence on them. People should come into teaching knowing what age group and what kind of children (behavioral/emotional) they want to work with. For example, I know i want to work with children of various ages (not past grade 5) that have behavioral or emotional problems. I decided on this after years of working with children. I was influenced first by my little brothers. They are adopted. They are half Haitian and half White and we have had them both since they were about 6weeks old. They were born addicted to drugs. I remember them going through withdrawls. Crying non stop for 5hours straight everyday and everything you tried just did not work. They are currently 6 and 5 years old and are still to this day dealing with emotional and behavioral issues. They have been through a lot at a very young age. No child deserves this. This is why teaching and being someone children can come to and count on are extremely important to me!!!

CHECKOUT SOME REASONS WHY PEOPLE TEACH....
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This website provides an article, Teacher's Bring it All to Life, by Rhonda Day, that discusses the various way why people choose to go into teaching. The author describes teaching as a noble, enviable, and demanding occupation that requires knowledge, patience, understanding, and a desire to help others. Rhonda Day list the primary reasons for teaching as followed:
1. A strong desire to give back to the community and the world.
2.  Watching someone who is able to grasp new concepts and ideas through small building blocks created by     teachers is a rewarding experience.
3.Watching others grow and develop mentally.
4. The one thing teachers love to do more than teach is learn!
5. Preparing, mentoring, and developing the youth of today for the leadership of tomorrow are highly valued talents.

I feel as though these are all valid reasons for people to go into teaching. Many feel good about themselves when giving back to the community. Building upon previous knowledge to make something that was once complex more simple is quite rewarding. Pure enjoyment for working with children and being part of their growth and development is important for many. Making a difference in childrens lives and learning experiences is what teaching is all about. Creating a community were children are able to learn is what matters most!!!