How Teachers Change Lives

Ana V. Macapagal

We have heard of numerous stories how teachers have impacted the lives of their students.

Being one of the most influential role models for developing students, teachers are responsible for more than just academic learning. By creating a strong relationship, educators are able to affect virtually every aspect of their students’ lives, teaching them the important life lessons that will help them succeed not only in school, but in life, as well.

Some of the aspects that every great teacher impact with their students include education, inspiration, and guidance.

A great teacher makes learning fun, as stimulating and engaging. Making your classroom an exciting environment for learning will hold the students’ fascination, and students learn best when they are both challenged and interested.

Keep students inspired is crucial in ensuring students’ success and achieving their potential. Inspired students can accomplish amazing things, and that motivation almost always stays with them. Inspiration can also take many forms, from helping a student through the academic year and their short-term goals, to guiding them towards their future career.

Aside from academic guidance, teachers can also be a trusted source of advice for students weighing important life decisions. Great teachers can help their students pursue higher education, explore career opportunities and compete in events that they never thought they could. Students often look up to their teachers as mentors with experience and knowledge, and, as an educator, you will almost definitely be asked for advice at some point.

These are some of the things teachers change the lives of their students.

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The author is Teacher III at Nicanor David Vergara High School