Teacher Vs. Educator

Teacher Vs. Educator

Question 1: Reason for Being an Educator

My journey to becoming an educator was inspired by my desire to impact the lives of children profoundly. It is my desire to change the lives of people by imparting them with knowledge and new discoveries. As an individual who is often interested in new research, I am certain that I will provide the learners with the most influential and impactful information that will impact their lives positively. The growing need for teachers, as illustrated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, that the teaching field is in need of more teachers (Timmons, 2018), created the demand for teachers. It is every person’s desire to find a well-paying job after graduation. As an educator, I will have added advantages to find a job as elementary or secondary education.

For the great love i have for my family, this field will enable me to work under one of the most family-friendly schedules. School holidays and flexible schedules will enable me to spend quality toe with my family. During the summer vacation, I will be able to advance my education and engage in other activities while enjoying my leisure. As a teacher, I will never stop learning or growing in that I will have the opportunity to earn increased pay and develop continuously in my career.

The opportunity to work as an educator will enable me to contribute to community growth positively by preparing the learners to live as engaged and informed citizens who will impact the community positively. The fact that I will act as an effective outlet for creativity for the students also influenced my choice as an educator. Working in a vibrant environment with a diverse intellectual ability (Watana, Utaya, & Djatmika, 2018) will enable me to appreciate individuality and their abilities. This aspect will enable me to change the world positively through my efforts while remaining positive and young.

References

Timmons, K. (2018). Educator expectations in full-day kindergarten: Comparing the factors that contribute to the formation of early childhood educator and teacher expectations. Early Childhood Education Journal, 46(6), 613-628. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-018-0891-0

Watana, S. A., Utaya, S., & Djatmika, E. T. (2018). Problems Faced by Elementary School Teachers in Curriculum 2013 Implementation. Journal of K6, Education and Management, 1(4), 11-16.

Question 2: Teacher Vs. Educator

It is common for an individual to confuse the term teacher and educator in that both are often used synonymously. A teacher teaches students on basic educational facts and focuses mainly on the syllabus and curriculum (Jordan, Hawley, & Washell, 2016). An educator, on the other hand, provides students with moral, intellectual, and social instructions that focus on their progress and development.

In my 12^th grade, I was privileged to be taught by one of the most dedicated and timely teachers in history. Catherine was a skilled teacher whose efforts were evident from the student’s performance. She showed up in class and was well informed about the content that she taught. Unlike other teachers who stuck to the syllabus, Catherine’s classes were filled with humor, PowerPoint presentations, and extensive discussions that made it easy for us to remember the facts taught in class. She was rewarded as the best teacher several during my time in school. While other teachers focused on completing the syllabus and remaining aligned with the curriculum, Catherine was interested in establishing relationships with the students. She understood that establishing reliable relationships would make it easy for the content to come across alive.

Catherine is an educator in that her practice was filled with commitment and passion with extreme desire the magnify the dreams and voices of children. To her, teaching was more of a calling than a career (Stock, 2018). It was clear that our intellectual growth was a delightful experience in her life. Catherine was a skilled teacher whose aim was to focus on the learner’s development and growth while ensuring that they meet educational requirements.

References

Jordan, A. W., Hawley, T. S., & Washell, C. (2016). Teacher, teacher educator, or both? A collaborative self-study of teacher educator identity. Enacting self-study as a methodology for professional inquiry, 235.

Stock, G. (2018). The Relationship between Teacher Pedagogy Skills, as Reported by the Network for Educator Effectiveness Teacher Evaluation System, and Eighth Grade Science Achievement Scores in Missouri. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/1806