One quality that educators ought to possess is resilience.
I haven't taught primary school for six years; when I began working as a teacher in a public school, I was given the Grade 5 intermediate-level assignment. However, our head of school decided to rotate us teachers so that we could gain experience teaching different grade levels. Fortunately, this school year, I was again assigned to teach primary level, Grade 1.
We are driven to make these changes, and even though I know I will need to make many adjustments, I took the challenge as a resilient teacher.
Though it needs to be taught, resilience is an innate quality that can be acquired via relationships and experience. Teaching fostered my resilience.
Teaching is a rewarding but challenging profession that requires dedication, creativity, and endurance. However, it can also be exhausting, challenging, and stressful—especially during uncertainty, change, or crisis. For educators, resilience—the ability to bounce back from adversity and turn things around—is essential to maintaining their well-being, zeal, and output. You will learn from this article how to become a more resilient teacher and use that resilience to get through challenges and succeed in your career.
Teaching first grade was a tough job for me. Teaching a child ages 6-7 required me to consider many things and make significant adjustments.
This is especially true now that we must construct a makeshift classroom to complete the school year 2024–2025, mainly since our school is undergoing renovations.
Furthermore, we need to adjust to the modifications in the Matatag Curriculum, which aims to enhance the teaching and learning process. The curriculum comprises details about the curriculum modifications.
Thus, in addition to understanding my day-to-day activities as a first-grade teacher, I should be aware of the following:
Lots of kindness and patience.
Primary levels are the cornerstone of education, so I am responsible for fostering a safe environment where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas by being kind and patient during and after class. As a result, they can gain more confidence and increase their level of knowledge. Instructors can demonstrate patience by breaking down ideas into manageable chunks for every student or by designating specific after-school time slots to help students with more complex subjects.
I need to develop my imaginative and creative skills.
Teachers can help students develop creativity and imagination by offering exciting and unique initiatives. Because we live in a remote area and don't have many gadgets or technologies, I have to prepare many teaching materials in print to aid in the student's development of manipulative and creative strategy skills. This makes it possible for my students to acquire the abilities required to pursue and be successful in their careers.
Passion and enthusiasm
I have to be passionate and enthusiastic about our work together if I want to mentor and teach my students effectively. These qualities allow teachers to establish a connection with their students, which can help identify and meet their different learning styles, especially when it comes to cultural differences. As a result, students might act cooperatively and pay attention in class.
Paying attention
Because my students are so naughty and needy, I must address their questions and concerns as a primary school teacher. Fortunately, there are a few networks and events. I must actively listen to students to demonstrate that I respect their thoughts and opinions and assess their comprehension of different subjects based on their aptitude and ability.
Teaching first grade was exciting, adventurous, and educational. Although it may have been exhausting in some ways when I saw how adorable the children were, I understood that they pushed me to work even harder to be an effective teacher.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn even more. It will enable me to adjust to changes and strengthen my resilience as a teacher.
