KEVIN’S LOOK / Kevin Headley
I can still see them standing in front of the classroom, the teachers: explaining the material, making jokes in between, but also being strict when necessary. For example, when we talked too much to each other during class. But they also had a listening ear for the challenges you could face as a student.
I had a good relationship with a number of teachers from my school days. They were not only good at their profession, but also knew how to stimulate and inspire you to do more in life. That’s exactly what made learning fun.
“Teachers deserve better working conditions and appreciation, but at the same time they can be expected to take their important role in society seriously”
The work of a teacher is often underestimated. Many people assume that a teacher works from eight in the morning to one in the afternoon and then is off. They would also be free during the school holidays.
But there is much more to the work of a teacher. The hours in which they are not in the classroom are often used to prepare lessons, check rehearsals and school research and supervise students.
In addition, teachers also have an important educational role. They help shape a new generation and thus the future of the country. We should never underestimate that.
A good teacher often lays the seed for what you will become later. Looking at myself, some of my teachers have encouraged me to do more with languages and history. Their influence has remained.
Many of us can probably remember that we used to want to become a teacher ourselves, or at least had great admiration for someone who stood in front of the classroom, shared knowledge and inspired others. It is therefore important that teachers receive good pay and good facilities, so that they can do their work under good conditions and can better experience the value of their profession themselves. Because their work consists of more than just teaching. They inspire, motivate and encourage an entire generation to get the best out of themselves.
If it were up to me, teachers would be paid much better. Perhaps we can create more room for this in the future, with the income from oil and gas. But even for now it is important that we look at both sides. Teachers deserve better working conditions and appreciation, but at the same time they can be expected to take their important role in society seriously.
By the way, that responsibility does not lie solely with the government. Schools, parents, students and teachers themselves also have a role in this. A teacher who feels valued, but who also feels responsible for the quality of education, can make a big difference.
Parents must remain involved in the development of their children. Schools must provide space for guidance, further training and professional development. Students, in turn, have the responsibility to take advantage of the opportunities they are given.
Ultimately, good education does not happen by itself. It requires cooperation and mutual respect. If we want children to face their future with confidence and knowledge, we must jointly invest today in the people who guide them.-.
