Comments for Those who can't do, teach. (Really???) at http://www.joomla4web.com , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.joomla4web.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:07:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.joomla4web.com/blog/Those-who-cant-do-teach.-Really-.html#comment-30 [i]I apologize for the length of this post, but clearly I feel quite strongly on this matter.[/i] I am a graphic designer and a budding web developer currently working happily within my field (both for a company and as a freelancer). I love providing solutions for clients, and I gain a great deal of joy in the smiles I have been able to bring to the faces of those that are willing to trust me with their visual execution. I'm no master, but I can at least take some pride in the what I produce. I've even been lucky enough to gain an award for some of my work. When it comes down to brass tax, I need not a thing in the world to regret when it comes to what I do day in and out. I have a job that I love--and that job allows me to be creative in such a manner that my labor never seems trite. So one might ask if I feel completely fulfilled in my profession, and that individual would likely expect an answer "of course!" Well, that individual would be dead wrong. I longingly dream of some day having the privilege to share my trade with others. Nothing would thrill me more than to end up conveying the principles and concepts of visual design (particularly in a voc high school setting)... I could be that "art" teacher I never had when I myself was in high school. In fact, the only reason I have not pursued this track as of yet is because I am still young, and feel I should have more time in the field. The more experience I gain in my vocation, the more value I would have to those I wish to enlighten. Besides my dream of enriching the youth and frosh of my community, there also remains my other long-standing goal (as a maniac graphic designer) to work towards the elimination of the "visual pollution" that has continually vexed me since the dawning of my career. Try as I might, I can only do so much with my own hands. But with a class of eager minds before me? Year after year? Well, only an utter fool would be ignorant enough to not see the sheer power inherent there. So for the greater good, and the betterment of my visual surroundings, I consider it my duty to spread what knowledge I possess before I leave this life. Jen... I greatly applaud your thoughts and perspectives portrayed here, and I remain respectfully envious that I am not in your shoes. When the day comes I can finally step up to that board, I will finally feel complete... and my envy will be no more. "Those who can't do, teach?" I am in awe of such thought. Cheers, ~Nate - Nate Silva Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:59:33 +0100 http://www.joomla4web.com/blog/Those-who-cant-do-teach.-Really-.html#comment-27 Those who can't do, teach.......well how could those people that supposedly "do" be able to accomplish this without receiving knowledge and life skills from teachers? This includes parents and the like. People learn from examples and from hands-on experiences. This is the role of the teacher. What is that old saying?...."Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”. Teachers prepare you for life (most of them). It is a true calling and a wonderful profession if you are invested in it. In the Middle Ages, knowledge was viewed as God’s gift. Since it was God’s gift, it was seen as wrong to charge for it. As a result of this view, teachers at many institutions were not paid at all for their work. They had to rely on the gifts and charity of appreciative students. I have also found the conjugate to be true: "Those who cannot teach, do". Had I known the significance of an Apple for the Teacher, from the middle ages, I think I'd have bought more apples for them! I hate meaningless traditions, but I appreciate it more now that I know the causes. - earl bockenfeld Wed, 13 May 2009 07:28:58 +0100 http://www.joomla4web.com/blog/Those-who-cant-do-teach.-Really-.html#comment-26 A lot of the work I do involves writing code, sending emails, writing code, sending more emails, writing code, making a phone call, writing code... it can get to be a bit repetitive! I'm going to be doing some teaching soon here in DC and I'm looking forward to it. It doesn't have to be a full time job at all: many places PREFER to hire teachers who have worked on projects professionally. - Joseph LeBlanc Wed, 13 May 2009 05:45:33 +0100