How many are proud that they are in the teaching profession?

How many in the teaching profession would be able to say “I'm proud to be a teacher”? As the writer in the letter to the editor mentioned, the list of tasks that he has to do as a teacher runs the gamut from being a traffic warden to a motivator. The varied roles that he takes does not daunt him rather the thought of making a difference in one student’s life at a time, keeps him going. He feels there is no point complaining or lamenting about the lack of parents’ support or the pupils’ lackadaisical attitude as he will do his part because he cares for them.

How many teachers care for their students in the face of so many challenges in the current teaching environment? In a random query of teachers that I know, a few of them are ambivalent on their feelings for the students. These teachers were in that profession because of circumstances and did not make teaching as their first preference when deciding on a career after their secondary school studies. Some do fall in love for the teaching profession and are aware of how much their effort will contribute to the betterment of society as they realise the future of the country depends a lot on the students and younger generation.

The dedicated teacher who loves his profession will play a key role in ensuring that their students will be equipped with a well rounded education. The teacher will definitely face a lot of hurdles in achieving this goal but with perseverance and dedication, he will be able to make a difference. These teachers are rare gems and not everyone has it in them to be in such a group. They find satisfaction when just hearing a greeting from their previous students. They are not asking for much, but an understanding from the society at large that their profession should not be blamed for all the ills of the world.

They are trying to the best of their ability to nurture and mould young minds into responsible adults. These adults can make intelligent choices for themselves after looking at an issue from all angles. They are the result of dedicated teachers who love being called a teacher and take pride in what they do. How many indeed are proud to be teachers?

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