2006-10-06 11:34:57 · 30 answers · asked by superpaoli89 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
ABSOLUTELY. In fact, in a recent job poll it was listed in the top five most honorable professions. I was a math teacher before taking time off to stay home with my children, and generally math teachers aren't well liked. But I received gifts every holiday season, my students threw me a baby shower before my first child was born, and was even given gifts from some appreciative parents who were grateful for the time I'd spent outside of class helping their children. I have students who still seek me out to keep in touch. It is one of the few professions where you are given such great opportunities to influence the lives of young people. Unfortunately, not all teachers make the most of it.
2006-10-06 11:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by A W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutely. After working over 20 years in business, I am starting my student teaching, because I find it rewarding and it gives you the opportunity to give back to the future. I agree with just about all of the other answers, otherwise I wouldn't be where I an now, but I especially agree with the low pay and that parents belief it is the teachers job to raise their children. Parents need to realize that education is a partnership between the school, student and parents, and that everyone needs to pull their weight. As far as pay, why is it that teaching is the most important job, without teacher there wouldn't be doctors, scientists, explorers and so on, but why are they paid so poorly. This has been the main reason I waited so long to teach, couldn't afford it with young kids.
2006-10-06 12:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Buzlite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a heart to teach. Don't do if you are looking to make money only. You will put in more hours than most people do on a normal job normally. There is more to teaching than teaching itself. You also have to grade papers, discipline, and keep track of all of the scores. Then you have parent/teacher meeting that are usually required. All of this is figured into the pay from the start. You will spend as much or more time doing things other than teaching just to be a teacher.
2006-10-06 15:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. And I've been one for over 10 years. Teaching should be rewarding, but so much time is spent doing paperwork, trying to teach a curriculum that is generally at least a grade level higher than the abilities of the kids without the necessary supplies and text books, and trying to fulfill the latest arcane educational mandate handed down by people who have never stepped foot in the classroom. It is not a respected profession in the US, and teachers are constantly scapegoated for children not performing as expected. There is much talk about teacher "accountability", yet parents are not held accountable for sending their children to school without their basic needs having been met. A hungry, tired child isn't as receptive to learning as one that is well read and well fed.
2006-10-07 15:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by count scratchula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that being a teacher is an impossible job today because so many young people don't want to learn any more. Best to be a primary school teacher, where you can catch them early and help save the sanity of some secondary school teachers.
2006-10-06 11:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by wendy k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher, I can honestly say that I love my job. I feel blessed to have a job that is never boring, that allows me to feel I'm making a positive difference in the lives of others, etc. However, I firmly believe that one shouldn't get into teaching for the wrong reasons--having summers off--depending on the area, etc. They will quickly learn that in order to do their job well, they must invest much time beyond the school day. They will also need to invest time and money into taking courses.
2006-10-06 11:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kiki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe being a teacher is a great job!
Teachers get the oppertunity to teach the next generation what they need to know, as well as important life skills. A teacher has a rewarding job because they impact so many lives.
However, they have a low pay.
2006-10-06 11:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by Aly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am currently training to be a teacher - and I think you really have to have the passion for it, in order to think it is a 'good' job.
There are a number of negatives about it, you can feel terribly negative when you've been abused by the tenth student that day, or you just can't gain control in the classroom.
But there are so many positives too. Like when you can see that everyone is enjoying your lesson, and really learning from it. That is a great feeling.
It is exhausting, but utterly worth it in my opinion. I think, compared to an office job, it ranks far more highly in terms of the rewards you can reap from it and the fun you can gain from it!
2006-10-07 01:55:10 · answer #8 · answered by gruffalo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a great job! Sure, it can be stressful at times, but ultimately it is a great position for someone who wants a lot of vacation time and shorter work days. The only drawback is the low salary. If not for that, I think EVERYONE would want to be a teacher. I know that is the only thing that held me back from becoming one. You can make a lot more in other professions.
2006-10-06 11:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by Faith C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it is a good job, and a necessary job, and can be very rewarding. I'm not sure that given the quality of your use of English in writing the question that it would be a suitable career for you. It is very important for a teacher to be understood correctly, and I'm not convinced that you always would be.
2006-10-06 11:44:13 · answer #10 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋