The proud teacher

Shosanya

If ever there’s a teacher who is proud, it is Babatunde Oluwaseyi Shosanya.

He’s so proud of the teaching profession to the point he makes it seem as if it’s a crime not to be a teacher.

In a country (Nigeria) where teachers aren’t really regarded, his passion for teaching is quite obvious and almost infectious.

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He’s constantly sensitizing everyone around him about the importance of teaching and one of his recent WhatsApp broadcasts below titled Teaching Is A Rewarding Experience summarizes his exemplary disposition perfectly.

Doing what I know how to do best, teaching, is a wonderful gift as for me it has become part of my routine and daily life.

I’m honoured to be in this great noble profession of teaching.

A good teacher is not measured by his grammar in the classroom but the outcome of the student put in his/her care.

As a teacher, discover yourself and believe in yourself by building and investing in your professional development.

To change the way you teach, don't be afraid to change the way you reason. Identify student strengths and help them to develop and build on those strengths and don’t forget modalities to work out something positive on their weaknesses.

Music provides a good way for students to meet together and enjoy themselves, talk to friends and celebrate with each other.

Researching and reading is a rewarding experience and I’ve come to realise the more I read, the more I know.

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Learning is a journey that has no end.

Understand your value as a teacher and celebrate your noble profession.

Don’t allow what people say about you to think and reshape your life.

How do you look at yourself as a teacher?

It will be so embarrassing looking down on yourself.

Diversity in teaching is the bedrock of exceptional teachers.

Nigerian teachers are very resilient with a lot of brilliant minds. Nigerian teachers have been in the forefront of this noble profession.

Mr Olasunkanmi Opeifa has represented us in global teachers’ competition.

As teachers, we should endeavour to have synergy with the management and eradicate bullying in school.

Put a structure in place and have strong prefects and teachers that command respect.

Having a system in place that monitors the affairs of students will pay off.

The world is getting smaller due to technology.

Therefore, transform the future of teaching as you have the power to impact future generations.

In conclusion, teaching is about touching pupils’ hearts and souls.

 Every child deserves the best.

Connect with your student and understands their self-esteem.

Keep it up, teacher Shosanya.