Sometimes it is difficult to see how certain principles in education apply to real life, but the key is to remember that a person learns what is important to them, what they think has meaning. If something has great meaning to a student, more information will be taken in and a greater understanding for that subject or lesson will enhance the knowledge that is gained. The teacher must make subjects and curriculum interesting to engage students and learning occurs when students find meaning behind those subjects. Teaching is a full-time job that does not end when the bell rings and the children head to their buses. It is interesting to grasp the concept that teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world and they are given little credit or pay for what they do.
True teachers embrace the chance to reach out and touch a life.