Tomorrow will be the 5th of Jan 2006. My first day of work in school. Not very worried for I know I'll be fine, how bad can a mere few hours be? Just hope I won't make some mistakes that will take alot of effort to undo, nor put any students down.
Harold said something that kinda struck an old wound inside. He said it was much too easy to kill off a student's mind and interest with mere words. Therefore, we should always try to make a conscious effort not to demean students.
There come times when we doubt our self worth or our capability. "Good results" should mean the student being able to reach his/her greatest possible potential. Success is relative I suppose.
No... I don't suppose I'll ever be able to know if I can be a good teacher. I can only try. Time shall tell I guess.
Lol~~~ funny thought just zoomed by... A teacher, come to think of it, is very much like a celebrity isn't it? He "performs" for so many pairs of eyes, watching him intently, studying him, analysing him, knowing him. His success is very much dependent on his fans. They both need to make clear distinctions of their private and public lives. They are potential role models. They are under constant stress.
It's sometimes ludicrous when I see how vulnerable a mind can be, even to simple words that hurt. A Dust Castle.
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