Teachers and Candles ...

A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others.
-- Author Unknown

Description: This is an interesting quote I found on a teaching web site. I thought it would make a good blog entry because it holds a lot of meaning and directly relates to what we discuss in class on a weekly basis. What exactly does a good teacher do? This quote helped me to find the answer.

Reflection: Throughout my education, I have had many teachers .. good and bad. This quote says that a teacher should be like a candle, willing to light the way for others. I completely agree. I have had teachers that were willing to do this for me and I excelled in their class. As a student, I can tell the difference between a teacher that is trying, and a teacher who is just getting by. As an aspiring teacher, I would like to think that I could light the way for a student who was trying to learn new information. After all, if the student is giving their best effort, why not give them all the support needed to succeed? With the help of a teacher, a student can do most anything. I can't help but get excited when I think about having an impact in the life of a child.

Connection: This quote will one day apply to my career. I should feel motivated to teach everyday. When the emotion wears off, I should take a break. I should always be willing to give my students my all in the classroom. This quote is a good source of motivation for me.