AN IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR SUCCESS IN TEACHING

Today, there is a demand for better prepared teachers in our school. We need teachers who are well-versed in modern teaching techniques and teacher competencies. Those who have been engaged in teacher education agreed that to become a successful teacher, one must have control of the knowledge and principles of teaching.

Any self-improvement starts from a realistic knowledge and a healthy acceptance of self. Self-insight, self-acceptance and an ardent determination for self-improvement are essential for a successful beginner. Start with an honest self-appraisal, particularly of your attitudes, habits and your needs, for as you discover your needs will incidentally uncover your strength.

Right attitudes and correct habits of thought toward work will make a happy worker and learner. Be honest with yourself because the best reward for your effort should be the satisfaction that you have done your best for the students. Teachers’personality is a very important factor for success in teaching. Improvement of your personality must come from within. Teaching is a certainly strenuous enough to drain an unhealthy or overtired body so take care of your food habits.

Relationship with different people will greatly condition your success as a new teacher. Each contact will add something to your growth as a teacher of students and as a learner of human nature. As a teacher, you must have a working knowledge of the nature of the community. Respect their customs, mores and the social values of the people in the community. Show pleasure in being with them by participating sincerely in the various activities of the community. Remember our chief concern is to learn from people so that you will be better able to help them.