Enculturation has given me the
opportunity to know the organization in the larger scale and it was a good
platform for networking and revision as well. There were many people from
various backgrounds within the same room as myself embarking on this teaching
profession. It was nice to see some familiar faces too.
At Enculturation, I was
often asked by my peers and instructors, where do I see myself in three years?
And, my answer remain the same. I want to be a masterful teacher and an
effective advocate. I want to learn, grow and be challenged consistently. I
intend to learn pedagogies and effective communication from my older colleagues
and to read up on effective strategies and latest trends. One of the most
memorable quotes shared at the Enculturation was; with or without a leader, a
good teacher still carry out her tasks dutifully and passionately. It doesn’t
take a leader to make her great, the heart of the teacher make herself great.
It reminds me to be proactive, hardworking and maintain integrity at work at
all times.
Attending Enculturation
program made me found out that almost every teachers cried buckets of tears
before because of all the heavy workload, expectation and stress. They have
asked themselves over and over again why they are here, doing tasks that the
society do not appreciate. But they said, “when children smile and say thank
you to you, everything’s worth it”. And then, willingly, we continue on this
journey as we cry and fall for millions of times until our souls and bodies
break. Without the passion and love for children, we really wouldn’t be here.
Teachers are really great. I am really honored to be in one of the world’s
great profession.
It will not be an easy
journey but it will be worth it. I believe that in everything I do, just be the
best I can be and be genuine to myself and the people around me. People will
have expectations of myself, everyone will, but as long as I try my best, I
should be proud of myself. Everyone
goes through the newbie stage, and the beginning is the toughest.