When the panel of teachers came in to talk to us on Monday, I was surprised by what they had to say. I had a feeling that the respect for teaches wasn't too different there than here. However, the teacher from Korea was telling us how female teachers are held to a higher regard, and also how by being a teacher gave them an advantage in finding a partner - I found this little bit of information very interesting. It was really neat to hear about their personal experiences from people who have taught in foreign countries. In a way, it's kind of sad how teachers are looked upon. They really are the people who shape children into who they become as they get older. Knowing this though, parents especially, still treat them like scapegoats for every problem their child encounters. Why are teachers, in every country apparently, looked upon so differently when they are the ones who arguably have the most difficult job in society? This article I found talks about teachers in New Jersey, for example, and how teachers are continuing to be treated unfairly in our society: http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20130503/NJOPINION02/305030004/Teachers-continue-treated-unfairly
I also find it very upsetting that teachers are viewed so negatively in societies around the world. I think it's because no matter where you're from, parents are very protective of their children and only want what's best for them. Unfortunately, what people don't know is that there is no right way to teach. Everyone learns things differently and have different sets of interests. We all have our individual strengths and weaknesses. What works for one student might not work for another. It's just like the article states, "In reality, teachers have no control over what is taught, when it is taught, and how it is taught." A good education is the most important thing for a child to obtain so when a student is doing poorly, there is only one person the society can blame, the teacher.
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