Teacher Classification Essay

I was raised in a household in which intelligence and education were greatly valued. I was homeschooled until 6th grade and my mother, who served as my teacher, was never lenient on my brother or me. She worked us harder than a normal teacher likely would have. My mother often stressed how important knowledge was. Since I can remember, I have loved learning new things. Once I learned to read, I read everything in sight, with a dictionary at my side to look up words I did not yet know. Unlike many of my friends, I generally looked forward to school once I was enrolled in the public education system. Even once I entered college, I spent my first four years taking all types of different classes for the sake of learning. My point in all of this is that I have always felt comfortable in a learning environment. Thinking of my favorite and least favorite teachers in school, as well as the type of teacher my mother was, I can begin to formulate my idea of what a good teacher is, the type of …show more content…
All different types of students should feel valued, welcomed, respected, and involved in the classroom. Students need to be comfortable expressing their thoughts and ideas without fear of being ridiculed by their teacher or peers. If a student is being bullied, or harassed by another student, especially one in the classroom, the last thing on their mind will be the lesson. In addition, students will likely gain higher self-esteem and confidence, increasing their self-efficacy, if they feel respected. Learning how to work together is a necessary life skill, and in order to work effectively with someone, people must show the person they are working with proper human decency. Once these needs are met, students are free to pursue knowledge and strive for personal growth. Humans are curious creatures, and with the right amount of encouragement, I believe they will strive to