ACTIVITY 1: THE HEART OF A TEACHER
What are the characteristics of a learner?
Every learner is unique for how their distinct families shaped them; as a
result, their personalities vary depending on how they are exposed to and react
to the outside world. As stated in the first sentence of the video, "the child arrives
like a mystery box," which means they still don't understand the significance of
each undertaking, which leads them to become curious; it then indicates that
learners are wonderers who are driven by their individuality to question, seek
answers, and explore the knowledge they have acquired. Last but not least, when
a learner is diligent, they have the capacity to grow in accordance with what
they have learned, which allows them to seize success and make it a lifelong
endeavor.
How do you describe the heart a teacher should have?
There are various ways to express a teacher's heart, and each learner will
perceive it differently. A teacher should be compassionate, empathetic, devoted,
loving, patient, caring, inspirational, and most importantly, free of bias given the
variety of students they encounter every day. Each trait contributes to the
totality of each person. The greatest qualities of every learner were established
by a teacher's heart, which helped them to grow. These attributes bring out each
learner from their shell and foster inspiration and encouragement that help
individuals become enthusiastic and positive in all aspects of life.
Insights
The role of a teacher is extremely demanding and challenges every quality
of the person who chooses it and accepts the responsibility that comes with it. A
teacher needs to be resourceful in order to meet the demands of the students
and innovative in order to promote efficacy in each learning ability in a world
filled with uncertainty. Being a teacher is a job that doesn't end after eight hours
of work; it continues as you attend to the needs of each student, not just inside
the classroom's four walls but also as you create a stimulating environment
where they can learn. It is not an easy job because the learner's future depends
on them and because it will be their compass to pursue their goals.
REFLECTION
The learners reflect society. It is dynamic, extremely difficult, and
sometimes unpleasant. The opening statement truly got my attention; the child
is described to a mystery box that needs to be discovered. Education equality is
described as "giving people with resources that are appropriate for their needs,"
but as every learner is different, treating them equally does not mean that their
needs are being met satisfactorily. To meet the requirements of the learners, you
must as a teacher unbox every part of your student’s ability in order to
understand their need.
Since I have been seeing my wife work as a teacher for so many years, I
have come to appreciate how challenging her job is every day and how well she
manages her time to do both lesson preparation and paper works. She always
stressed the importance of the learning process in helping students build the
abilities they will need throughout their lives, she even made sure to design the
activities in order to establish the learner's path.
The role of a teacher extends well beyond merely imparting knowledge.
They assist learners in overcoming obstacles in their lives by encouraging them,
and opening their minds and hearts. The teaching profession has a big impact
to the people’s lives, each acquire knowledge through being taught that they may
employ in their daily lives. It also helps to create a better society by preparing
these learners with the skills they will need for success in the future.