Saturday, May 08, 2004
Recently Visited
People for Education, a site devoted to public education in Ontario.
Saturday, May 01, 2004
FYI
It’s a bit premature, but I thought you would appreciate knowing how all of this got started, what my intentions are, etc.
Welcome to Teach to Change, the first blog that I’ve dedicated to my current passion, teaching. I don’t plan on discussing my adventures. (I have a personal blog for that.) whatever becomes of this site, it will be built on my ever-evolving teaching philosophy.
Where’d the name come from?
A couple of weeks ago I went to a meeting at my future alma mater. One of my professors said that she believed in teaching “to change the world”. Right then and there, she articulated what’s been on my mind ever since I decided to become an educator.
I don’t believe that teaching is a stagnant, mechanical profession. Teachers are more than there to provide information (lecture) and evaluate its comprehension (administer and mark exams). I think the profession has a greater purpose. That is what I’m trying to investigate.
Why “Teach to Change”?
Because I believe that’s what we’re here for. In their attempts to influence me to become a teacher, I’ve had people try to attract me to the profession—they mentioned benefits, vacation time, etc…Those things never swayed me.
I’ve started this site out of my belief that you shouldn’t want to be a teacher because of a desire for material gain. Education is about sharing knowledge. I have a real passion for it. Plus, there’s the following simple fact:
Next to a person’s parents, teachers are some of the most influential adults our young people will ever have.
Today’s youth will be tomorrow’s leaders. I believe I have a real affinity for teaching. My intention is to use my powers to influence our kids to do good, not evil. In all earnestness, I think we could stand to improve.
I’ve started this site long before I start my career. I am, admittedly, a dreamer. In launching Teach to Change, I’m thinking of type of teacher I want to be. I want to change young people’s minds for the better. I want to open their eyes. I want my students to think about themselves and their world in new ways. I don’t know if reality will ever match my dreams. But it’s better to dream and try, than to have no vision in mind.
Welcome to Teach to Change, the first blog that I’ve dedicated to my current passion, teaching. I don’t plan on discussing my adventures. (I have a personal blog for that.) whatever becomes of this site, it will be built on my ever-evolving teaching philosophy.
Where’d the name come from?
A couple of weeks ago I went to a meeting at my future alma mater. One of my professors said that she believed in teaching “to change the world”. Right then and there, she articulated what’s been on my mind ever since I decided to become an educator.
I don’t believe that teaching is a stagnant, mechanical profession. Teachers are more than there to provide information (lecture) and evaluate its comprehension (administer and mark exams). I think the profession has a greater purpose. That is what I’m trying to investigate.
Why “Teach to Change”?
Because I believe that’s what we’re here for. In their attempts to influence me to become a teacher, I’ve had people try to attract me to the profession—they mentioned benefits, vacation time, etc…Those things never swayed me.
I’ve started this site out of my belief that you shouldn’t want to be a teacher because of a desire for material gain. Education is about sharing knowledge. I have a real passion for it. Plus, there’s the following simple fact:
Next to a person’s parents, teachers are some of the most influential adults our young people will ever have.
Today’s youth will be tomorrow’s leaders. I believe I have a real affinity for teaching. My intention is to use my powers to influence our kids to do good, not evil. In all earnestness, I think we could stand to improve.
I’ve started this site long before I start my career. I am, admittedly, a dreamer. In launching Teach to Change, I’m thinking of type of teacher I want to be. I want to change young people’s minds for the better. I want to open their eyes. I want my students to think about themselves and their world in new ways. I don’t know if reality will ever match my dreams. But it’s better to dream and try, than to have no vision in mind.
