third week of school.
Friday, January 21, 2011
third week of school has just ended, and I'm already starting to feel the drain. It certainly isn't easy being a teacher. as a relief teacher, my workload is half, or even lesser than a normal teacher. but there's always never ending work - lesson preparation, marking to do, and the list goes on. and you have appear in front of the class energized, and come up with all kinds of activities to keep the class engaged.
and that's why i really respect the senior teachers. after so many years, they are still doing so much for the students, and not let their fatigue bodies affect their work. this is what i called professionalism. what i have done in the past three weeks really pales in comparison...
as a new teacher, i struggle with many issues. i believe teaching is a career that requires experience; with time you learn and you find the best technique for each class that you teach.
there is so much to do, so much to learn. i see everyday as a new challenge, and although the job is tiring, i'm glad i chose it.
and i see the importance of loving the job you do. =)