Teaching is HARD!

I really enjoyed this article. Written by a school teacher about teaching adolescents, so much is still true for teachers of all ages and subjects.

See the full article at http://www.musingsonlifeandlove.com/2010/09/13/the-hardest-job-everyone-thinks-they-can-do/

"And boy, were my eyes opened. I understand now.
...Teaching isn’t just academic content.

Teaching is understanding how the human brain processes information and preparing lessons with this understanding in mind.

Teaching is simultaneously instilling in a [student] the belief that she can accomplish anything she wants while admonishing her for producing shoddy work.

Teaching is understanding both the psychology and the physiology behind the changes the [human] mind goes through.

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Teaching is offering a sympathetic ear while maintaining a stern voice.

Teaching is not easy. Teaching is not intuitive. Teaching is not something that anyone can figure out on their own. Education researchers spend lifetimes developing effective new teaching methods. Teaching takes hard work and constant training. I understand now."