MOTIVATION

Why am I here? I am in the elementary education program, because I want to be a teacher. I found out that I wanted to be a teacher when I started substituting 3 years ago. I was out of a job and desperate for work. Since my prespective jobs weren't looking so great, I had to do something to pay the bills. Subbing turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I was just finishing up my associates degree at SLCC in general studies. So I started taking the classes I needed to be accepted in the Elementary Ed program here at UVU. I started working for Jackling Elementary After School Program which I loved. Now I work as a Special Education Aide for Provo School District. So to answer the question more directly, I am here to better my teaching skills and get a degree so I can do what I love.
What motivates me? I want to do things when I have been told that I can't. I think thats one way I am motivated. I also am motivated by my family and our hertitage. I feel the need to live up to the name I have been given. I am also motivated by the feelings I get when I do accomplish something. Those feelings make me want to do more and be better. I would be lying to myself if I also didnt say I was motivated by material possesions. I like to work hard to get clothes, treats, and vacations. I am also motivated by my faith. I am motivated by my friends and what they are doing, I want to be part of everything.
Why do I succeed? I succeed because I work hard. I succeed because I pratice, practice, and practice. I succeed because I am happy with who I am. I succeed because I have a strong sense of self-worth and I know where I came from and where I am headed. I succeedbecause I tell myself I will succeed. I succeed because I have a strong support group of friends and family.
Why do I fail? I fail because I am human and imperfect. I fail because I sometimes get tired of trying. I fail because I get lazy and dont want to put forth effort. I fail because it is a necessary part of life. I fail sometimes so I can learn things the hard way. I fail because I am stubborn. I fail because I wont let others help me. I fail when I refuse to see the big picture. I fail because I dont believe I can do it. I fail because I cannot do it alone. I fail because I dont care.
How do I need to change my perspective in order to become a better teacher?
I need to see the big picture of what I want to accomplish as a teacher and eliminate anything that does not help me reach that goal. I need to let others help me and help others. I need to be more open minded so that I can reach out to all of my students instead of just a handful. I need to be more organized and time efficient. I need to be more open to the ways of technology. I need to learn new things and stop being content with how much I know. I need to stop knowing it all. I need to be more confident in what I can do.