Today, in the 21st century, the importance of education is becoming more and more prominent. It is not only related to the growth and development of every individual, but also the cornerstone of the prosperity of the country and the prosperity of the nation. From January 31 to February 2, 2024, I was honored to participate in the three-day volunteer teaching activity as a member of the social practice team of Qufu Normal University. The purpose of this activity is to experience teacher education first-hand and improve the practical ability and knowledge application ability of normal students.
Before the practice began, we first got in touch with our local middle school, and then started the volunteer teaching activities under the leadership of the school teachers. After knowing my intentions, the school showed praise and support for our volunteer teaching activities, which also showed me the importance that everyone attaches to education. This practical activity can not only accumulate more practical teaching experience for us, but also share the pressure of school teachers and contribute to the local education cause.
As a teacher training student, I often think about the meaning of being a teacher. This practical activity gave me a deeper understanding of the role of teachers, and I also better understood every teacher I met from childhood to adulthood. As a teacher, you need to not only talk about it, but more importantly, teach by example. And learning is always endless, especially when you are in the position of a teacher. As a teacher, we should constantly enrich our knowledge and skills, and at the same time, we must keep pace with the times, integrate the spirit of innovation and critical awareness into our daily teaching, and motivate students to develop more agile thinking. I deeply feel that education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about enlightening and guiding the soul. In my interactions with the students, I was constantly touched by their curiosity, thirst for knowledge, and innocence, which strengthened my determination and belief in pursuing a career in education. At the same time, I am also aware that education is a cause that requires the participation of the whole society. As educators, we need to focus not only on our students' academic performance, but also on their physical and mental health and holistic development. We need to work closely with parents, the community and others to create a conducive environment for students.
The picture shows the practice team members tutoring students with their homework. Photo courtesy of Sun Ruixuan, correspondent of China Youth Network.
When looking back on the details of this volunteer teaching activity, I deeply feel as if I have experienced a spiritual baptism. Standing on the podium, I felt the heavy responsibility and expectation of teachers. Whenever I see the students' attentive eyes, and hear their curiosity and eagerness when they ask questions, I deeply appreciate the charm of education. It is not only a kind of knowledge impartation, but also a kind of spiritual enlightenment and guidance. This practice has made me more aware that as educators, our mission is not only to teach knowledge, but also to stimulate students' potential and help them develop a correct outlook on life and values. At the same time, I am deeply aware of the complexity and challenges of education. Every student is a unique individual, and their upbringing, interests, and personality traits are different. Therefore, we need to keep learning and exploring to find the right educational method for each student in order to truly achieve the goal of education. In the process, I also realized my shortcomings and areas for improvement. But it is these challenges and shortcomings that motivate me to keep moving forward and pursue a higher level of education.
In terms of my personal growth, I feel that I have learned a lot from the perspective of a student. I may meet many, many teachers along the way in my life, so I will try to draw nourishment from them and promote my own growth. Now I also have a lot to improve, but first of all, I have to believe that I am a valuable and capable person, and I have the ability to realize my own value. Regardless of whether I am fortunate enough to join the ranks of people's teachers in the future, I will bring more positive influence to the people around me.
The picture shows the practice team members explaining the relevant knowledge of the course. Photo courtesy of Sun Ruixuan, correspondent of China Youth Network.
Looking back on this practice, I firmly believe that education is a cause full of challenges and opportunities. It requires us not only to impart knowledge, but also to guide students to explore the world and build character. Every teacher is a guide on the path of students' growth, and our words and deeds will have a profound impact on the future of students. Therefore, we must not only have a wealth of professional knowledge, but also have a noble moral sentiment and a strong sense of mission. In the future, I will devote myself to the cause of education with more enthusiasm and firmer faith. I will continue to improve my professionalism and educational ability, and strive to become an excellent educator. At the same time, I also hope to work with more educators to jointly promote the progress and development of education. (Correspondent Sun Ruixuan).