Teaching: Between Theory and Practice!

  My first ever teaching practice on a bunch of eight year old kids was tragic. "Tragic is just so  negative. If I want to succeed in my career, I have to be more positive." That's exactly what I'm thinking of now and I bet whoever is reading this right now have the same thoughts but let me tell you my story.
I was so excited to go to an actual class in an actual school, and start my teaching journey. I prepared the lesson enthusiastically and practiced all my words thousand times. I remember I couldn't sleep that night from how excited I was. Soon as I arrived to school the next day, I ran to the playground looking for my students, smiling and welcoming them all. Then, I felt someone pocking me in the back. I turned and saw a mid height, blond lady with huge glasses smiling at me. "You are the new teacher I guess." she asked. I smiled and nodded. "Welcome to our school. How do you find it so far?" she asked. I told her it is my first day here but I'm looking forward to get to know details about it. "It is obvious that you are so excited but watch out. I mean these little angels can be devils in class. If you want to gain their respect and have them disciplined for the rest of the year, you have to be very strict. Now, go sit in the teacher's room and remove the smile." she added. I remember I laughed and nodded but deep I wasn't convinced. I mean I learned for three years how to control a class! I knew I shouldn't be that strict. It is just not what I wanted in my class. I did go to the teacher's room with that teacher on that day but I didn't stay there for longer than three minutes. I went back to class and stood in front of the class's door to greet every student when he/she walks into the class.  As soon as they entered the class, t

Life is Full of Different Adventures!

The new year has begun. I'm sitting in the same class of last semester and I'm seeing the same teachers. I sat there wondering if anything would look different this year. What are the new challenges? Are the courses harder or simpler? Will I meet new friends? I was curious to know what this school year has for me. 
So far, I can say in every corner of your life, there are hidden boxes that you have to look for to see what adventure is ahead of you. The first week of the university was usual. I felt that I know all the information. Everything looked familiar. I went home thinking of quitting school. But as we are advancing in the semester, I'm getting convinced that life is full of adventures! Everywhere you go, you learn new and different things!