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Having read quite a few comments from my colleagues on that special moment in their lives as teachers, I realize that many individuals had similar beginnings....not really interested in teaching at first but opted to do it because of positive influences of others.  There are those who had to find their way amidst the stumbling and falling to get a grip on something that was totally new to them.  Others knew what they wanted and went after it and are still working on perfecting their skill in teaching.  Whatever the circumstances are, we are all teachers striving to make our students become critical thinkers, active learners and constructivists in their approach to learning. The following is a summary of the powerful lessons learnt from my colleagues:

Consider the needs of your students and cater to those needs
Teachers can also learn from the students they teach 
Keep abreast of educational happenings by reading journals etc

-          Participate in professional development sessions

-          The need for introspection and reflection as teachers 

-          Utilize various strategies and knowledge of others to be able to teach 

-          The need to be open minded, to listen in order to learn new ideas 

-          Sharing best practices and experiences

-          Reflective practice

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      It would appear that they have captured the essence of this noble profession called teaching and are aware that teaching should be student centred rather than the teacher centred. It means that classrooms have begun to change and the way students learn should also begin to change. With teachers embracing the new paradigm shift, the future of our students will be secure.