Why do we teach? What is our role in education? by Miriam Graf Simpson https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole No wrong answers here and this is anonymous. Think about why you teach and where you feel you fit in to the larger role of educations. Are we friends with our students? Mentors? Parents? Do we invite people into our subject? Do we make sure we only send on our best? Do we make social change? Do we stick to just the facts? en-us 2022-08-16 16:57:17 UTC 2022-08-17 01:12:21 UTC hello@padlet.com I enjoy making a difference in students' lives, teaching them to overcome their fears in learning https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262774356 2022-08-17 00:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262774356 https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262774520 Everyone deserves to be well educated so that they have the ability to make their lives as successful as they want it to be

]]> 2022-08-17 00:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262774520 https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262774592 To help students. To support them! To let them know they can do this!

]]> 2022-08-17 00:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262774592 The role of the educator https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262774809 I believe the educator is there to promote success in our students, whatever form that takes. If it means being a friend, a mentor, or a guide, the method does not matter. What matters is that the student learns academically, professionally, and socially. My focus then is making sure my students take success from my class.]]> 2022-08-17 00:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262774809 Why I teach.... https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262775480 To expose
 students to new and exciting things!!!]]> 2022-08-17 00:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262775480 https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262776045 Biggest reason: I teach because it just feels right. There is a big YES inside, and there are very few livelihoods that make me feel that way. 

More reasons: I get to share the secrets of the universe. I get to share tools for people build their lives. I get to help people believe in themselves. 

]]> 2022-08-17 00:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262776045 Academically, I have been very successful, and I am active in the engineering field. I teach, consult and collaborate with my peers. I am also a member of various journals and organizations. I have published many papers. I hold a patent in biomechanics. I have taught many courses from undergraduate to graduate level. Teaching is my passion. This job would allow me to share vast knowledge with students. Because I know I am changing lives for the better, and I really love this sense of usefulness as I am contributing to their future success. https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262776325 2022-08-17 00:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262776325 https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262777556 I just love helping people understand things. I don't know why but it's one of the very best parts of my life.

I've always wanted to "be a student" forever. Teaching is one way of doing that for me.]]> 2022-08-17 01:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262777556 I like to teach because as much as I provide knowledge I also learn from students. It is nice way to interact with students. https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262782956 2022-08-17 01:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/miriamgraf/EducationalRole/wish/2262782956