The reasons why I want to become a teacher

B.Ed (LangEd – English) Year 1 2010-2011 EDUC 1607: Becoming a Teacher

Session 1: SEPTEMBER 1^ST 2011

ACTIVITY 3: MY REASONS FOR BECOMING A TEACHER

1 =  Strongly Agree

2 =  Agree

3 =  Unsure

4 =  Disagree

5 =  Strongly Disagree

	1	2	3	4	5
Job security is a major reason why I’m considering teaching			V
My family has strongly influenced my decision to study teaching		V
Long summer vacations are important to me as I consider teaching as a career			V
I’m thinking of teaching because I’d like to contribute to our society	V
I’m considering teaching because of the influence of a former teacher	V
I’m interested in teaching because I want to work with children	V
It’s my interest in English that has influenced me to start this programme	V
I’m studying in this programme because I was left with no other choices				V
I want to make a difference in the lives of the children I will teach	V
I want to make school a better place for the next generation than it was for me	V

Adapted from Kauchak, D. & Eggen, P. (2008). Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional. New Jersey, USA: Pearson.