The "why" factor of teaching.

During the TED talk show today, Simon Sinek talked about the golden circle and the levels of it, which are: how, why and what. With why being the most important factor because it states the purpose, call or belief. Sinek stated that "people don't buy what you do but why you do it". This statement reflects on teaching a great deal because students don't care about what your going to teach but rather care about why your teaching certain things. Students pay attention more when they find out the purpose of learning the material rather then what is going to be taught because what is in the curriculum truly means nothing to them. Also if you teach the material sternly to what you believe and show that you believe in the stuff that your teaching, it puts motivation behind the material and encourages students to learn.


Another "why" factor that teachers have to look at is why you want to become a teacher. Nietzsche states that why is the most important because when you no why you want to do something everything else fits in place after that. So if you know why you want to become a teacher, it is easier to figure out how your going to teach and what your going to teach.


After watching the TED talk show and thinking about the thought attribute that Nietzsche believes, I got thinking of why I wanted to become a teacher. I want to be a teacher because I like children and enjoy being around them. Also, watching children grow, learn and accomplish different skills is very rewarding and gives me a sense of fulfilment. I also think that education is very important in our society and that children must enjoy and appreciate school or they will grow up disliking it which sets them up for failure. Knowing this I want to be a caring, approachable teacher who makes school a safe and enjoyable environment for children and who makes learning fun and rewarding and not stressful. The last reason I want to become a teacher is because a I want to make an impact on children's lives and help change them for the better. I want to light the way for children who may not have a bright future right now, and there is no better way to do that then be in the education stream and start effecting their lives at a early age.