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Re: Wha is it about teaching that keeps you going?
Posted by Jaclyn Gerken on 5/30/08

On 5/26/08, gh wrote:
> On 5/23/08, mw wrote:
>> The fact that I do have an impact on the lives of my
>> students, in big and small ways.
>>
>> BTW: There is a book by Sonia Nieto which speaks to this
>> very topic. It is entitled, What Keeps Teachers Going? It
>> was published in 2003.
>
> Having an impact and influence is the whole job of
> teaching. If they don't catch what we teach, we can be
> considered ineffective. There is so much more to teaching
> than curriculum. That's the beauty of teaching. The book
> sounds intriguing.

Thank you for the book suggestion. Teaching is about making
that difference. Last night was my open house and I felt
important. My students wanted there pictures with me and the
parents thanked me for my hard work. It is good to feel
appreciated from time to time. As teachers we have to
recognize those little steps children make and remember that
our job is important.


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• Wha is it about teaching that keeps you going?, 5/23/08, by mw.
• Re: Wha is it about teaching that keeps you going?, 5/26/08, by gh.
• Re: Wha is it about teaching that keeps you going?, 5/30/08, by Jaclyn Gerken.