Just like the article said, being a good and reflective reacher needs to be openminded and responsible. In my point of view, it is also important to be both passionate and patient, but it is not easy. Although it might be "well" for teachers to be satisfied and stay where they are, well is the biggest enemy of better. Regarding the fact that we are not sure about how will we affect students in their live, it is important for a teacher to stay curious, keep learning and be reflective. None of us were born to be a good teacher, we all need to learn from others and our own experience.
Being reflective is not only important for teachers, but everyone. People improve their knowledge and reflect on what they have done before so that they could avoid repeating mistakes and make their live more effective. This is not related to job careers but everything in our lives.
"Justification for reflection is not simply a matter of minimal necessity. It is a matter of desirability, not because it is something that we could not do without, but because it transforms and enchanters the quality of what we do and how we live."
Passionate and patient-- I like this characterization of teaching! Thanks Ashley.
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