The second
piece of literature I found was an article published in the Guardian. It dates
back in 2012, however I still feel it is relevant to my inquiry.
Some questions
that have arisen whilst developing my inquiry have been, “Do performers go into teaching as a last resort or because they have a
passion for it?” “What makes a good teacher?” Having discussed this point
with a few of my colleagues it has become apparent that passion for your
subject or teaching is essential to make your lessons both enjoyable and
engaging.
I found this
article extremely interesting as I felt it touched on some important issues I
wish to explore further in my inquiry. She states, “For me, it's the passion for your subject and interest in the success
of your students that matters more than how all the acronyms add up. This is
what will make you a good teacher. There's still room for individuals but you
have to have the confidence and passion for your subject to make it work.” I
completely agree with this statement as I believe that the love for what you
are doing will bring the subject to life.
Later in the
article, the writer states that many people drop out of teaching after only a
few years due to the high workload and demands upon them. The article concludes
by providing some words of advice to anyone wishing to pursue a career in
teaching.
http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2012/aug/12/why-i-became-a-teacher
thanks Zoe
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