I came back to KL earlier because I have work today. Today, many of the school staffs did not come to work so we were understaffed. I entered my classroom and see the flowers layu, dusty floor, untidy notice board... Felt discouraged. The classroom is huge. It's the size of my living room all the way to the back lane of my house.
Then I started thinking about the children. Thought about their safety as they walk (run) around the classroom, or whether they will be comfortable, or feel happy while studying in this classroom. So I began to clean and tidy =) *happy little working song*
My work has become my ministry. It's important that you know why you are doing what you are doing, and find joy and purpose in it. We all know that a teacher is not a glamorous profession. I scrub toilet twice a day, sweep, mop, do dishes, and keep the class in order.
Today I scrubbed the classroom walls and I felt happy although I know the students will still lean against the wall with their shoe prints -.- But there's something about 'serving' that kept me going. I'm there not to be the boss of the children but the provide an educational service.
I am a teacher.
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