Saturday, February 15, 2014

Week 4

What motivates the impulse to teach?


One motivation to teach is past experiences; wanting others to learn through explanation that you never had the opportunity to hear. It's a way to change the world by teaching the future generation how to survive and think. Teaching is a profession that is usually composed of individuals who like to help others. It brings them happiness and fulfillment in their life when they are assisting other individuals. Also, when you teach you are constantly learning and improving. It never gets boring. It's for people that love to always learn. 

Visual Metaphor:

 
11"x11" 
Watercolor + Sharpie
Journal + Black ink

I am an explorer and my students are the environment/water. The journal is my log/reflection tool. My presence in this environment affects me and the environment. I cause ripple effects and it's providing me with new experiences. I learn new things every single day.
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  1. Karen StoutFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Firstly, I love this image. The water is so beautifully rendered and there's something so tender and serene about it. It's interesting the both you and I immediately thought of a ripple effect, of starting something that carries on into the future. I think this is why many of us teach. I noticed that several people referenced a journey or an exploration. I too think this is an apt metaphor, but for me it's more of a journey inward, continually reflecting and refining myself, growing stronger and more solid at my core. In any case, there's no doubt that teaching is a journey, destination unknown.

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