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Creed of an English teacher
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The pedagogical credo is an important element for every teacher, regardless of his subject. A professional motto is needed not only to form the image and atmosphere in the classroom, but also to fill the teacher's website, portfolio, resume. Also, the teacher can share his creed while filling out documents for certification, an open lesson, or when filling out a cover letter for employment in another educational institution.
What is needed?
A credo is a strategy for teaching children that the teacher has chosen. It reflects the attitude of a person to work, children, reveals the strengths of the individual. Sometimes one well-chosen motto is enough to create the right impression for the certification committee, parents or employers.
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The motto is an important part of the professional image, the personal mission of a specialist, who, as a rule, is chosen only once or twice in his entire career. It reflects the values and aspirations, the concept of learning and priorities.
Some parents may even ask the tutor at the first lesson about what principles he is guided by in the lessons and make a decision based on what he heard.
Thus, the pedagogical credo is used to:
- Filling resume, portfolio, self-education plan , teacher's website.
- Indicated in cover letters when moving to another job.
- It is noted in the teacher's questionnaire on the school website.
- It is voiced during certification or defense of pedagogical cases.
- Mentioned on a personal blog and professional social media accounts.
- It is written in the announcement when recruiting students.
- It is voiced at various competitions and olympiads for employees in the field of education.
- It is taken into account when awarding prizes and awards.
- It is counted in the analysis of the lesson .
How to choose a professional motto?
The teacher has every right to use a personal slogan in English. We picked up a few original and well-aimed phrases:
English version | Russian version |
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Wisdom, Justice and Moderation | Wisdom, justice and restraint |
Small steps, big results. It is all about us! | Small steps to great results - that's about us! |
Learning to do, doing to learn. | Learn to do by doing - learn. |
ABC: Achieving, believing, charming. Building blocks for the lucky future | ABC: achievement, faith, charm. foundation for a successful future. |
Don't stop dreaming, never stop learning. | Don't stop dreaming, don't stop learning! |
Do not wait; the time will never be exactly right. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. » George Herbert | Don't wait for the perfect moment. Start now, use what you have, and get the best tools as you move forward! George Herbert |
Success does not come to you. You go to it. | Success doesn't come to you, you go to it! |
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and never stop working. | The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams and never stop working. |
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. | The roots of the teaching are bitter, but the fruits are sweet. Aristotle. |
The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think than what to think. | The purpose of education should be to teach us how to think, not what to think. Bill Beatty. |
The level of education is in direct correlation with your salary. | Your salary is directly proportional to your level of education. |
To have another language is to possess a second soul. | Knowing a second language is like having a second soul. Charlemagne |
Do not be an alien in a foreign country. Learn languages! | Don't be an alien abroad. Learn languages! |
Fall seven times and stand up eight. | Fall down seven times, but get up eight times. |
If you do not work for your future, you cannot have one. | If you don't work for the future, you won't have it. |
Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth. | Education is your best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education is more important than beauty and youth (Chanakya). |
The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. | The great goal of education is not knowledge, but action (Herbert Spencer). |
A teacher's hand opens your mind, touches a heart, shapes the future. | The teacher's hand opens the mind, touches the heart, shapes the future. |
Teach every pupil subtly and professionally. Treating a student like your child is demanding but kind. | Teach each student subtly and professionally. Treat the student as your own child—demandingly, but kindly. |
The main goal of a child's education is to allow him to develop further without the help of a teacher. | The main goal of education is to allow the child to develop in the future independently without the help of a teacher. |
The teacher should explain how the difficult make easy, easy - familiar, familiar - beautiful, beautiful - excellent. | The task of the teacher is to show how to make the difficult easy, the easy - familiar, the familiar - beautiful, the beautiful - beautiful. |
Do not be afraid to make a mistake, be afraid not to try. | Don't be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try. |
To be a good teacher, you need to love what you teach and love those to whom you teach. | To be a good teacher, you must love what you teach and those you teach. |
A bad teacher teaches the truth, a good teacher teaches how to find it. | A bad teacher shows the truth, but a good teacher teaches how to discover it yourself. |
A teacher is not a profession, a teacher is a style of life. | Teaching is not a profession, but a way of life. |
Some choose the expressions of the Russian classics that have become famous:
If a teacher has only love for work, he will be a good teacher. If he has only love for the student, like a father, a mother, he will be better than that teacher who has read all the books, but has no love either for the work or for the students.
Lev Tolstoy
The kindness of a teacher is, first of all, a great sense of responsibility for the present and future of the child. One of the most important, defining shades of kindness is the firmness of the will of the educator, intransigence to the slightest sign of spiritual emptiness, falsehood.
Vasily Sukhomlinsky
The influence of the personality of the educator on the young soul is that educational force that cannot be replaced either by textbooks, or by moral maxims, or by a system of punishments and rewards.
Konstantin Ushinsky
If you wish, you can independently compose your own slogan or use, for example, a poem, a vivid excerpt from a book or a song. The main thing is that these words reflect your mood and view on classes, children and pedagogy in general in the best possible way. It is not at all necessary to mention English - you can simply reflect your style of teaching or communication with the guys.
Variants of the Creed of English Teachers
Not outdated classics are personal mottos in Latin. They sound especially convincing and beautiful.
Expressions in Latin | Translation |
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Audaces fortuna juvat. | Happiness favors the brave. |
Gutta cavat lapidem. | A drop sharpens a stone. |
Per aspera ad astra. | Through hardship to the stars. |
Aut inveniam viam aut faciam. | Either I'll find a way, or I'll make it myself. |
Cogito Ergo Sum. | I think, and therefore I exist! (Rene Descartes) |
Amat victoria curam. | Victory loves effort. |
Non progredi est regredi. | Not moving forward means moving backward. |
In bono veritas. | The truth is good! |
Si vis vincere, disce pati. | If you want to win - learn patience! |
Aut non tentaris, aut perfice. | Either don't take it, or finish it. |
It is not uncommon for teachers to compose short stories. Here are some examples of such mini-stories:
During English lessons, I try to instill in children a love for foreign languages...
During my English lessons, I try to stimulate children's love for foreign languages, respect, and interest in other cultures. I note the importance of multilingualism in the modern world. The priority area in my work is "Formation of an adaptive environment in English lessons through the use of health-saving technologies." I strive to build effective communication for all members. I try to make my lessons informative, interesting, useful. I respect each my pupil and always try to become a real friend for kids.
During my English lessons, I try to instill in children a love for foreign languages, respect and interest in other cultures. I emphasize the need for multilingualism in the modern world. The priority direction in my work is "Formation of an adaptive environment in English lessons through the use of health-saving technologies." I strive to build effective communication for all participants in the process. I try to make my lessons informative, interesting, useful. I respect every student and always try to be a real friend for children.
Foreign languages open the gates to the culture of different countries...
Foreign languages open the gates to the culture of different countries and are the most important means of communication between people. That is why in my lessons I teach children to speak, express their opinions through an English, and increase the intellectual mindset of students. Most of all I like to work in groups and enrich the vocabulary of my students. In my future work, I would like to teach children to communicate fluently in English, to participate in international projects.
Foreign languages open the gates to the culture of different countries and are the most important tool for communication between people. In my lessons, I teach children to speak, express their point of view using English, and also expand the horizons of students. Most of all I like group work and activities aimed at replenishing students' vocabulary. In the future, I would like to teach children to communicate fluently in English in order to participate in international projects.
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In any situation, put yourself in the place of a child...
In any situation, be able to put yourself in the place of a kid. Not harm but help. Mistakes in English are normal! This is my credo. I'm sure nobody can't learn a foreign language without making mistakes. I try to create a positive classroom climate for students to express their thoughts and opinions in English without fear.
In any situation, put yourself in the place of a child. Don't hurt, but help. Mistakes in English are absolutely normal! This is my creed. I am sure (a) that no one can learn a foreign language without making a single mistake. I try to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom so that students can express their thoughts and points of view in English without fear.
It is very important that every lesson children can discover something new for themselves...
It is especially important that at each lesson children can discover something new, learn useful and interesting ideas. The success of the student, even the weakest, I make the property of the whole class. The role of a teacher is not simple, but I have never regretted that I have chosen this special profession. There are many problems in this work, but I call them challenges. Being able to overcome them and then see the great results of my work gives me joy, satisfaction, and inspiration.
It is very important that at each lesson the children can discover something new for themselves, assimilate useful and interesting ideas. The success of a student, even the weakest, I make the merit of the whole class. The role of a teacher is not an easy one, but I have never regretted that I chose this special profession. There are many problems in this work, but I call them "challenges". The opportunity to overcome them and then see the great results of my work brings me joy, satisfaction and inspiration.
Everyone has their success...
Everyone has their success, for me - this is the interest of my students in English. I am a successful teacher because I have my favorite students, the preferred method, interesting ideas, and thoughts. I am incredibly proud when my pupils work with passion and pleasure, help each other, and look forward to the next lesson. I know the progress of each of my students, I know how much careful work of a teacher, I put in for each result. And I am delighted with the successes of those whom I have taught, teach, and will teach. Love what you do and do what you love - this is my main credo.
Everyone has their own success, for me it is the interest of my students in the English language. I am a successful teacher because I have favorite students, favorite methodology, interesting ideas and thoughts. I am incredibly proud when my students work with enthusiasm and pleasure, help each other and look forward to the next lesson. I know the success of each of my students, I know how much painstaking work of the teacher I put into each result. And I am delighted with the success of those whom I taught, teach and will teach. Love what you do and do what you love - this is my main credo.
I rejoice when I see interest...
I am happy when I see interest, curiosity in serious children's eyes, and I have a unique opportunity to learn this amazing world with my students. I am an English teacher, so I can open all doors and make all dreams come true. Nothing is impossible for someone who knows what he wants and English.
I rejoice when I see interest, curiosity in serious children's eyes, and I have a unique opportunity to get to know this wonderful world better with my students. I am an English teacher, so I can open all doors and make all dreams come true. Nothing is impossible for someone who knows what he wants and knows English.
Every child is a person with his own inner world...
Each child is a person with his inner world, his set of feelings and thoughts. In my English lessons, I try to teach my pupils to believe in themselves, get joy from every success, feel the excitement from overcoming difficulties. I strive to make each lesson cheery and honesty. I see the purpose of my work in teaching each child to work in the classroom, to believe in himself, to feel that he can do anything, that he succeeds a lot, especially in English.
Each child is a person with his own inner world, his own set of feelings and thoughts. In my English lessons, I try to teach my students to believe in themselves, to get joy from every success, to be inspired by overcoming difficulties. I strive to make every class fun and honest. I see the goal of my work in teaching every child to work in the classroom, to believe in himself, to feel that he can do everything, that he is successful, especially in English.
It is important to understand students...
It is important to understand the students, to know their interests and desires, their goals, and troubles. Only in this way a teacher can keep pupils in constant passion for English. Furthermore, I help my students to train human qualities: kindness, responsiveness, friendship, courage, self-confidence. I believe that I managed to fill their lives with joy, helped them feel its value and fullness. I instill a love of foreign cultures, respect for other nations, and an interest in English. This is my pedagogical happiness.
It is important to understand students, to know their interests and desires, their goals and problems. Only in this way can a teacher maintain a constant passion for the English language in students. In addition, I help my students develop human qualities: kindness, responsiveness, friendship, courage, self-confidence. I believe that I managed to fill their life with joy, help them feel its value and fullness. I instill a love for foreign cultures, respect for other peoples and an interest in the English language. This is my pedagogical happiness.
Teaching involves self-development and professional growth...
The teaching presupposes self-development and professional improvement. I think the profession "English Teacher" is so exciting, active that it does not allow standing still, but requires constantly being aware of all events, starting from global world events and ending with changes in youth slang, fashion, music, etc. I am convinced of the need to teach children in such a way that they do not lose their taste for English throughout their life. I want to push the boundaries of previous knowledge and stereotypes, to show the diversity of ideas about the world, the diversity of social norms and traditions existing on the planet. Therefore, the main direction of my work as an English teacher is multilingual development as the modern norm. Today knowledge of a foreign language is especially important because without this it is impossible to become a competitive person. It is the teacher of a foreign language that is charged with the peacekeeping mission - education in children of tolerance to the culture of other people.
Teaching involves self-development and professional growth. I consider the profession of "English teacher" so exciting, active that it is unacceptable to stand still, you need to constantly be aware of all events, from global world events to changes in youth slang, fashion, music and so on. I am convinced of the need to teach children so that they do not lose their taste for English throughout their lives.
I want to expand the boundaries of stereotypes, show the diversity of ideas about the world, the various social norms and traditions that exist on the planet. Therefore, the main direction of my work as an English teacher is the development of multilingualism as a modern norm. Today, knowledge of a foreign language is especially important, because without it it is impossible to become a competitive person. It is the teacher of a foreign language who is entrusted with a peacekeeping mission - educating children in tolerance for the culture of other people.
The main task of every teacher...
The main task of every teacher is to find positive qualities in every child and develop them. The priority direction in my work as an English Teacher is the use of the principles of student-centered learning, the principle of communicative orientation, and the project-based teaching method. This method helps me successfully achieve the main goal of teaching English - developing the child's ability to communicate fluently in English. I also develop children's communicative skills: sociability, relaxedness, desire to make contact, ability to interact in a team.
The main task of every teacher is to find positive qualities in every child and develop them. The priority direction of my work as an English teacher is the use of the principles of subject-oriented learning, communicative methodology and project-based learning. The combination of these principles helps me to successfully achieve the main goal of teaching English - to develop in a child the ability to communicate freely in a foreign language. I also develop communication skills in children: sociability, calmness, the desire to establish contact, the ability to interact with children.
Every English teacher knows...
Every English teacher knows that the child should be the main character in the lesson, feel comfortable, take an active role in discussing. I believe that the main form of teaching students should be lively and friendly communication with the teacher and with each other. The comfort of the interaction of all people during the lesson is a necessity for learning a foreign language, so I try first to make friends with the students, find an approach to them, and then start learning.
Every English teacher knows that it is the child who should be the main character of the lesson, feel comfortable, take an active part in the discussion. I believe that the main form of student learning should be lively and friendly communication with the teacher and with each other. The comfortable interaction of all people during the lesson is a basic necessity for learning a foreign language, so I try first of all to make friends with the students, find an approach to them, and then start teaching.
I try to approach my English lessons creatively...
I try to approach my English lessons creatively: creating real communication situations, role-playing games, using modern technologies - all this helps to activate the cognitive activity of students and achieve their goals. I believe that introducing children into the world of culture of the country of the target language is the most important task of the teacher.
I try to approach English lessons creatively: I generate real situations for communication, invent role-playing games, use modern technologies - all this helps to activate students and achieve their goals. I believe that introducing children to the world of culture of the country of the language being studied is the most important task of the teacher.
I am sure that all children learn English with interest at the first lesson...
I am sure that all children learn English with interest in the first lesson. The responsibility of the teacher is to turn this spark of interest into a fire that will lead children further.
I am sure that all children learn English with interest at the first lesson. It is the teacher's responsibility to turn this spark of interest into a fire that will lead the children further.
A real teacher has an inner desire for self-realization...
A real teacher feels an internal desire for self-realization, creativity, knowledge, self-study. He can and should combine delicacy and exactingness, kindness, and severity, understanding and irregularity, intelligence, and a sense of humor. He must be able to awaken self-esteem in others, encourage them to act, and discover his way in life. The English language is a huge world, with a lot of opportunities and an incredible number of interesting ideas that you need to learn with your pupils.
A real teacher experiences an inner desire for self-realization, creativity, knowledge, self-learning. He can and should combine delicacy and exactingness, kindness and severity, understanding and incorrectness, intelligence and a sense of humor. He must be able to awaken in other people a sense of self-worth, inspire them to action and open their own path in life. The English language is a huge world with many possibilities and an incredible amount of interesting ideas that you need to explore with your students.
Learning any language is always difficult...
Learning any language is always difficult. And what is difficult is not always interesting, but rather boring. As an English teacher, I should motivate my pupils to feel an irresistible desire to explore a new culture. In my English lessons, I use all possible tools: music, songs, theatrical performances, games, conversations. The perfect English teacher should join the role of a teacher, actor, singer, musician, friend, parent, etc.
Learning any language is always difficult. And what is difficult is not always interesting, but rather even boring. As an English teacher, I must (should) motivate my students to have an overwhelming desire to explore a new culture. In the lessons I use all possible tools: music, songs, theatrical performances, games, conversations. The ideal teacher should combine the roles of actor, singer, musician, friend, parent, etc.
Interesting slogan ideas
- If you can’t decide, then you can build on these ideas:
- Talk about how you dreamed of becoming a teacher as a child.
- Associate your choice of profession with the profession of one of the relatives whom you respected.
- Give examples of your successful pedagogical decisions.
- Mention an interesting story related to your school childhood.
- Talk about your favorite teacher at school or university.
- Explain the benefits of the technique you prefer to use.
- Give an example of right or wrong teacher behavior from a movie or book.
- Tell about modern pedagogical literature and the main problems in the field of education that you solve in your classes.
- Share your dreams or thoughts about the future of students or education in general.
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In order for the creed to be noticed and appreciated, it is important to remain sincere and honest. This seemingly unimportant set of words can say much more about a person than he does in person. Therefore, approach the writing process with maximum efficiency and care.