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LESSON 23
T e x t 1
Teacher’s Profession
When young people choose the profession of a teacher, it is always
necessary to bear in mind that teaching is a very difficult job. It implies great
responsibility and a lot of activities of different kind both in class and at
home. There are always a lot of copybooks to be corrected, plans to be
written, and problems to be discussed. In fact, there are no days off for a
teacher: he or she is constantly occupied with thoughts about school, lessons
and pupils. This is why it is often said that teacher’s job is very specific.
On the one hand, a good teacher does not only give knowledge but also
serves a model of behaviour for his or her pupils, especially the young ones.
He or she forms the pupils’ attitude to the subject. The manner in which he
or she teaches matters a lot. On the other hand, a teacher mustn’t forget that
he or she must study from the pupils. Studying is a constant process for a
teacher. If one stops studying, learning something new every day, both in the
sphere of his or her professional interest and in people’s relations, this means
that it is time to stop teaching. Otherwise, it will do no good for the teacher
and the pupils.
The teacher’s task is not only to provide the pupils with information, but
also to prepare them for everyday life, to make them good and responsible
citizens of the society. While communicating with children a teacher studies
them. The teacher must know the pupils’ interests beyond the classroom,
share their concerns, and learn about their needs and abilities. He or she
must be well aware of the pupils’ good and bad sides, too.
Classroom climate depends a lot on the relations between a teacher and a
pupil. Mutual respect of the teacher and the pupils is necessary if one wants
to create a good and fruitful atmosphere at the lesson. To achieve this, the
teacher’s thinking should be on a higher level than that of the pupils.
It is the main aim of education to help children to live in the community
and to prepare for real life situations. School becomes a place for work and
play, for living and learning. A teacher takes an active part in shaping a
child’s character, fostering honesty, kindness, and cooperation.
Teaching is a very difficult job but those who are well equipped for it
will have a happy and interesting life.
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