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Students are a blank piece of paper, a symbol of limitless potential. Teachers are the pen that fills up the paper with knowledge of both the world and the curriculum; with tips and tools that the students may employ as they learn to navigate the world on their own. Teachers are the hands that fold the paper into an airplane and make the students feel as if they could fly. Teachers are the recyclers that find a purpose for the sheet that was previously cast aside.
As a pen, teachers fill the minds of students with basic theory’s, concepts and terms to establish a general knowledge base about the world we live in. Teachers can foster self-esteem in children by acknowledging or rewarding exceptional efforts. When a teacher believes in a child, a child will believe in a teacher and feel as though they can tackle anything (feel like they can fly). Lastly, it is the unfortunate truth that, for whatever reason, some students feel as though they are left behind. This does not mean the student should feel like this forever. Other teachers may be able to get through to the same students and un-tap the potential that resides within that child. It is important to never assume one child cannot benefit from your style or efforts, just because others have failed before you.

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  1. Reflective Teaching LAugust 3, 2019 at 1:29 PM

    I agree with you, the teacher is the main potential from which students acquire knowledge, but beyond the intellectual part, teachers are responsible for supporting and raising awareness about the human values that are important in the society.

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  2. Reflective TeachingAugust 3, 2019 at 7:04 PM

    I think your metaphor is very realistic, and I agree with you, knowledge is acquired little by little, and if there is an error there will always be a way to correct it, I feel that you really reflect being a very good teacher and I congratulate you for that continues like this!

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