What motivates you as a teacher?

I find that many educators join the teaching profession due to their desire to help improve and better the lives of children. It is a career and vocation that we undertake not for financial reward, but because we are intrinsically motivated to make a difference.

Teaching has helped me tap into potentials that I did not know existed. A diverse batch of students from vernacular background teaches one a lot. and I am no exception. Yes, teaching can be exhausting sometimes especially when there is no break and everything and everyone is in a rush, but the curiosity in the eyes of my students and the willingness I have each day keeps me motivated. Education has helped me a lot as an individual, thus, i know educating others is equally important. Not only does it improve our lives financially but also helps us build better perspective.

"Learning knows no age boundaries, and once you become a teacher, it becomes an endless journey". This was the invaluable wisdom passed down to me by my mentor. Teaching continually inspires me to acquire fresh knowledge, grasp new tools and technologies, explore innovative teaching methods, and refine my communication skills. Each generation of students arrives with a unique mindset and approach to learning, necessitating my continuous adaptation to keep pace with them. One aspect I cherish most about teaching is the opportunity to engage with fresh minds, comprehend their thought processes, cater to their unique learning needs, and establish a profound connection with them. I hold deep affection for my students, both now and forever.

The satisfaction of connecting on a deep human level with my students is incredibly rewarding. Building a bridge to someone's heart informs my journey, motivates me greatly and leaves me feeling mighty successful.

As an Asst. Professor in Marketing, my passion for imparting knowledge has been driven by two critical goals: developing each student's critical thinking and problem-solving skills and inspiring students to become interested in marketing and take up careers that make the planet a better place.

Your students are engaged and engrossed because they see you being excited with what you teach. Children can sense when you enjoy being around them so they engage in everything you teach them.

I think a good place to start with a disengaged student is to resist the temptation to label them lazy. Lazy is a dead end and an excuse to give up. Much more useful to recognise there is disengagement and consider why that might be. Where there’s trouble at home we can try to provide support and work towards making school their sanctuary. Where they feel they just aren’t very good at the work we should break down overwhelming tasks and facilitate confidence and capacity. Where they fear failure we can assure them that mistakes are part of the learning process. There’ll be a reason. When you find it and help them work through it, you’ll have the best day of your career.

My intrinsic motivation aligns with my students' motivation because it's rooted in the belief that I can make a positive impact on their lives. When I witness my students engaged, curious, and enthusiastic about learning, it reaffirms my sense of purpose as a teacher. Their motivation becomes a reflection of my success in creating an inspiring and effective learning environment. Their growth and progress fuel my intrinsic motivation, reinforcing my commitment to nurturing their development and helping them achieve their full potential.

Understanding your students’ motivation requires teachers to practicing critical humility. You must be a student of your students. Further, teacher must be culturally responsive. Culturally responsive teachers and leaders are the key to student flourishing. The question for us is how willing are we to ensure we are serving all students. As Lacey Robinson said, “Equity is in the details of teaching and learning.”

I always took time with my students to find out what gave them there drive to be were they are. I always made sure I had a open loop feedback. This is imperative and makes sure they are undertaking and able to apply the concepts being taught to them. I always made sure to let them known I was there for them If they needed help or positive motivation.

My intrinsic motivation is positively influenced by my colleagues' motivation because it fosters a sense of community and shared purpose. When I collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about teaching and learning, it creates a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. We can exchange ideas, share best practices, and collectively strive for excellence. Their motivation reinforces my own commitment to the profession, as I see the collective impact we can make in the educational journey of our students. This mutual motivation encourages continuous growth and collaboration within the teaching community. Witnessing their dedication and zeal for education inspires me to bring my best to the classroom as well.

I learned new things and how to handle different behavioral issues in preschoolers. Furthermore, you can refine your management skills as well.

Having had the opportunity to see the growth in students from all different stages of life continues to give me the motivation to push forward and work towards helping the younger generations see their true potential and bring it to fruition. If we care to see a better world, we need to work with the people who will take care of it after we're gone.

I agree with what other educators have said here: Find your people. Surround yourself with mentors. Make sure you are mentoring others. Have a few in your group who will challenge you and keep you sharp. Share resources. Collaborate. Grow.

Celebrating the achievements and successes of students with colleagues. Recognizing and highlighting accomplishments can boost morale and motivation within the teaching team. Rather than having a compettitive team which compares students

It is vital that leaders are clear on their vision, and that perspective employees ask themselves if they can align with what the school wants to achieve. All staff working together to take a school in the same direction is key for improvements.

My school's motivation plays a pivotal role in shaping my own intrinsic motivation as a teacher. It forms the backdrop against which I carry out my educational responsibilities and contributes significantly to my sense of purpose and direction. When my school's motivation aligns with my personal values and beliefs about education, it reinforces my commitment to the institution's mission and goals. This alignment enhances my sense of purpose and personal fulfillment in contributing to the school's objectives. Schools that prioritize professional development and growth opportunities for educators stimulate my intrinsic motivation. Knowing that the school supports my ongoing learning and career advancement fuels my enthusiasm for teaching.

Two way communication is akey (a welcoming admisnistration) which treat all the emplyees equally. And setting acheivable goals rather than ideal.

A school acts as an institution in itself. A school with a vision and an enriching environment acts as a facilitator to establish goals and execute them holistically.

I feel that, the more I give the more I get, the more I teach the more I understand subjects and able to use the knowledge for my design and other related work. When I teach students with my knowledge, I get self motivated and strive to teach even better. For me I am not seeing teaching as a profession or work but as a platform for me to learn and at the same time share knowledge to others.

I feel your personal motivation is crucial. The whole purpose of educating someone is to communicate experiences and share stories that foster learning. If a teacher is not motivated personally to add their own personal elements to learning, then the purpose is not fully served.

I've been a corporate-career radiologist for 8+ years now, with passion for value-based practice despite workload & tight schedules, utilising technology to ensure precision & completeness of diagnosis, without compromising image or report quality. It now seems to be time to turn around and encourage upcoming radiologists to look further beyond, to embrace "next generation" radiology, comprising cloud & AI-based systems.

My personal motivation is deeply rooted in my innate desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. It's the fulfillment I experience when I see my efforts contributing to the growth and well-being of my students. This intrinsic motivation is intertwined with my passion for lifelong learning and the belief that education is a powerful catalyst for personal and societal transformation. Furthermore, my personal motivation is closely linked to the values of empathy and compassion. I find great meaning in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. This commitment to creating a nurturing and equitable space for learning is a driving force in my teaching journey.

Life is full of surprise, why because we really don't know what we will do and honestly we come to that position were we never expected in life. I always want to achieve something extraordinary in life but seems like I found myself more on Business development and Engineering sector both which is now my passion. How this comes doesn't know but naturally it came and it make you feel more learning and wants to achieve more goals in the life. Might be the real reason is our loved once.

I teach with a company that focuses on targeting women in tech. An underrepresented group. Having seen this first-hand helps remind me that this is a pressing issue. But what is more is that I have talked to several people about their experiences, as a woman, entering tech. It is challenging. This is what motivates me to teach, and to do what I can to help my students learn in any way that I can, so that they can have the same opportunities that I have experienced

This is what drives me as a medical educator, physician advocate, caregiver and clinician. It is critical that we teach our students not only about the challenges and difficulties of caring for the underserved, but also how we can work together as a society to lift up everyone.

Teachers have an ability to transform communities. The social motivation is closely related to the roles and motivation of all the stakeholders and not just merely teachers. As they say it takes an entire village to raise a child.

To empower people to feel capable. I now getting my holistic school off the ground. But even when i was teaching in grade school to middle school, my aim was to always give tools to help learners feel capable. Like they could do it, even if it seemed impossible from where they stood. It is small steps, it is finding the motivation to do it, it is reminding ourselves and them of that motivation again and again. It is the words of the Japanese quote, "fall down 7, get up 8". And to acknowledge and celebrate when we succeed

I chanced upon ‘teaching’ at 35. I had never taught a classroom. I had never designed a lesson. I had never taken responsibility of student’s learning’s. When I was first approached to teach ‘Storytelling’ to teacher trainees, I was a greenhorn myself. All I had was my own approach to find, tell and adapt a story for children. This early opportunity was a life changing moment for me. It taught me to learn first and it taught me to teach next. From thereon, I have found many pathways to teach storytelling to diverse learners - designers, leaders, fund-raisers, entrepreneurs, copywriters, HR managers, parents and more. With each student, I have learnt something about storytelling, about teaching and above all, myself.

The love that my students give motivates me to be a teacher. To make my students ready for the future motivates me to teach them in class.