According to priority: 1) a calling with a sense of fulfillment, and 2) a job for money

Best Regards Farangis Shahidzade

I do look at teaching as a sense of fulfillment because teaching gives a fantastic feeling which cannot be completely explained by the symbols called words; rather, it can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart. The world gives individuals numerous opportunities to strengthen their personal identity. I think teaching is a master key unlocking the door of life into a wonderful feeling of fulfillment. In other words, teaching evokes in us positive expectations which are the mark of the type of person we would like to be. By building bridges over which we invite our students to pass; we joyfully ask them to collapse those bridges and encourage them to build one of their own. As a teacher, we possess a tremendous power to influence our learners to change for the better and follow a humanized pattern of life. I should also add that teaching is indeed a career in the proper sense ; however, the sense of fulfillment and good work is often a prelude to desirable financial matters as well.

dear dr.@Reza Biria. I appreciate ur valuable humanistic views; a unique way of looking at our profession.

In a technical university like the one I work in the teaching staff could definitely earn more working in industry so money is usually not the motivating factor. Being able to share our knowledge and help people improve themselves is probably how I would describe how teaching is for me. I am also closely involved in encouraging international exchanges and it is always very rewarding to hear the life-changing experiences students have had on an exchange or an internship abroad.

A very interesting question. To me, teaching is a divine job that ensures one's profession and his message of teaching others which is highly appreciated as a sacred message.

A calling with a sense of fullfilment

Hi,

As a matter of fact, teachin is learning twice and there is a saying which denotes:´if you know sth do it, lf don't teach it!

So through teaching practice we gain more knowledge and help improving and triggering our static knowing and also enhance our awareness.

For me teaching is stepping out of mu comfort zone!

Yours,

My dad, who was a physics professor, always told me, "Do what you love and the rewards will come." I entered teaching as a calling. While I know teaching skills can be learned, I believe one should be called to the profession to do it well. With my background, I could make more money in something else, but as I've acquired more leadership roles as an educator, I've done well financially; I'm not rich, but I'm comfortable. So, my dad was right and I'm able to do what I love... what is fulfilling and make money doing it.

Definitely a calling with a sense of fulfillment. I left teaching for about 6 years to work in medical administration, I was making more money, had insurance etc...but I ended up feeling empty. I quit to go back to teaching. (I teach dance).

it is a passion

According to priority: 1) a calling with a sense of fulfillment, and 2) a job for money

Best Regards Farangis Shahidzade

For me teaching, in the university environment, has two essential souls: a professional and social, to contribute to the training of future school teachers; and, the second, it is related to my pedagogical vocation, which contributes to a sense of life, full of permanent challenges and symbolic gratifications, and that make me happy as a person. Besides, to do what I like, they pay me, what allows me to live.

Firstly, teaching is a science, just like the other sciences. Secondly, teaching may be an art. Thirdly, teaching may be a passion. Teaching may choose to be a career, of course, although give you a little money.

Dear Researcher,

Teaching as profession has been my passion than a job. I love teaching because i feel satisfied when the students achieve learning objective through the classroom activities. I feel mentally involved with the students even after my routine work in the college. I often think of them, love them, take care of them because they are the only source to make me feel like a teacher teaching with passion .

Regards,

Teaching is very honest profession and foundation of every development scene... we may fit teaching in any way like job money or fulfilment... but i wanna say the teaching may power of guide and society development

Teachers are noble professions, which is why fate determines us as educators. Teachers teach from the heart instead of teaching for money. To me teaching is a calling with a sense of fulfillment. We do what we love to do, the ending will promise satisfaction and happiness, thats more than enough.

A calling with a sense of fulfillment. I am passionate about educating students and finding ways to help foster excitement and confidence about whatever they are passionate about learning. I don't feel teachers start in education for the money, we could all make more money in another field and have less stress, less hours working on plans or paperwork at home, and less frustrations but we would also not gain the fulfillment of making a difference every time we go in to work. If I can help even one child have the confidence, perseverance, and desire to succeed then my career was worth it.

Teaching is passion no t profession

For me it is definitely a calling - I bring the passion to the classroom. It does help that the pay is good to find a work life balance outside to foster my continued passion.

I did work like a shepherd.

Teaching is a calling. At least, that is what it is for me. One genuine smile on the face of a child with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities who through my help, knowledge, expertise, etc manages to achieve something they might not otherwise have achieved is my reward. The fiscal pay, is just to enable me to pay the mortgage. If the option was a choice between teaching and taking a higher paid job in a different profession, I would stick to teaching in the field of SEND.