Why WeTeach

'Why do we teach?'
Teaching is an unconcious action most of the time; though, some of us are called to deliberlately teach and reteach information. I am one of those people. While I have not yet been given a classroom filled with students and told to educate them, I have been a teacher. I feel I teach to share my knowledge with whoever I come across, in hopes that they will use that to better their own lives and share the knowledge I left with them and the knowledge they already had with all they come in contact with. Teaching is about awareness. Bringing awareness to all creates a better life for everyone. Simplying opening ones eyes to problems or successes, shows them they need to take action to better the situation or gives examples to them of what they can do better to improve their life and others' lives around them. While our society has made teaching a profession, I choose to view teaching as a way of life. Being the way of life I chose, I choose to always do my part in making sure that my students, young and old alike, not only have a sense of the world around them, but use that knowledge to learn about themselves.

'What is the difference between school "work" and student "learning?"'
School work is the actions that students go through to memorize information or practice methods they have learned at school. Student learning on the other hand requires growth within the student, teacher, and classroom. When student learning takes place, the students acquire life skills. Student learning includes discovery of self, environment, community, social skills, awareness, communication skills, and the ability to be assertive.

'What makes for good teaching?'
Good teaching is the ability to connect with each of the students. Without making the effort, even though it may be difficult, to get to know your students, their background, and their future goals a teacher can not know the best way to prepare the students to fulfill their goals and reach their potential. A passion and devotion to students, curriculum, and self is also needed to be a good teacher and produce good teaching. Teaching is a day by day battle that does not pass quietly. It takes effort to prepare a classroom and learning environment for students, and more energy to motivate and teach students. Knowing oneself and values and placing that on the table with the education also for a deeper connection with students and a greater chance to reach them.