What makes great teaching?
The question of what makes a teacher great has varied throughout history. It used to be the ability to wrangle in boys and make them prepared enough to gain a decent job. Thankfully, that definition has changed drastically. While some people still may believe that a teacher's only job is to provide kids with enough knowledge to continue to the next level, most teachers view themselves on an entirely different level. Teaching can become difficult at times, but it is worth it knowing that we are helping the future generations thrive on our planet. There are many movies out there that depict a typical "good" and "bad" teacher. The issue is, these stereotypes can have harmful effects on teachers. We do not wish to be compared to John Keating or Elizabeth Halsey. Just like most people, we want to be able to hold up our individual values without being compared to an on-screen persona. In order for us to achieve good teaching, I believe that it starts with getting to...