A Writing for Teachers Day "A True Teacher" by Raja Zatimi

zatimi

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Tuesday, June 15th 2010, 4:37am

A Writing for Teachers Day "A True Teacher" by Raja Zatimi

A true teacher…what does it possibly means?? All of
you have been studying all of your lives, I’m sure you have in mind your own
definition what a true teacher is… .

A true teacher is someone who sheds lights on your way
to discover the world. In Malaysian common proverb “Guru Ibarat lilin yang
membakar dirinya sendiri” which means a teacher is like a burning candle,
sacrificing for beloved students. This is what teachers get in cards for
Teacher’s Day.

A true teacher teaches at his/her best in area of
expertise, concern of everything about fellow students, a good listener and a
friend, ultimate dream is to see students success and able to be independent
after school, college and university life. Someone who wishes students would be
even more successful than themselves, who would contribute to the society as a
whole.

As for me my best moment would be when I know my
students appreciate me and when they are able to be someone in their lives.
Although I’m trying the best to teach them my subject matter and instill
knowledge, in this case (English), the most important responsibility I have is
to spark ‘positive interests’ towards the language. Get them interested with
English Language.

I consider myself a good teacher if I can do this, as
I truly believe people would really go the distance if they have interest in
anything. So this is my art of teaching. If you are my student, and you like
English from my class, then I considered I have done my job well. Nevertheless,
this is a hope from a true teacher.

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Silvio

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Tuesday, June 15th 2010, 6:52pm

Hm you have a lot of good points in your essay. For me a good teacher is to motivate the pupils that they learn with joy. Besides that it's important to be open-minded for changes in the society and science. I mean like being up to date... a good teacher should know the problems of an average student.

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If you are my student, and you like English from my class, then I considered I have done my job well.

I agree.

So thanks for sharing and I'd say you are true in all of the statements!

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels. - Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956)

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arianne_nl

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Wednesday, June 16th 2010, 8:13am

My teachers always told me: if you think you didn't learn anything here in my class. But when I see that you did a great job! I did my job well.. it's clue of not being able to see what you've learned, but meanwhile still use it!

Just be yourself, there are enough 'others'!

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And most probably got my BA degree!! yaaaay!

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zatimi

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Posts: 71

Location: Malaysia

Occupation: English Language Instructor/Teacher in College

Friday, June 18th 2010, 1:24am

Thanks for reading and your opinions!

hello people, thanks for reading and sharing your opinions. I appreciate it. I'll come and contribute and share good things in life with all of you. Yes, good teachers are the one who makes a difference in their students life, like silvio and arianne described. To think of it i feel blessed to have teachers with those qualities around school days and now I'm extending the good deeds to my students

Have a nice day!!