Yesterday the government decided to expend "Nury-process" from 5 to 3 years old children. Nury-process is the policy that the government supports the education of early childhood. In Nury-process basic life habits and character education are emphasized. The reason they decided to expend that policy is that a person's personality is mostly formed in childhood. Therefore, it is important to influence children effectively.

As a teacher there are many opportunities to become a good role model. This is the first reason why I want to become a teacher. Secondly, I want to take care of children to overcome their immaturities and weaknesses. There is a Korean saying that describes this; "Nae-ri-sa-rang", which means "parental love toward youngsters". Thirdly, I like children because they are cute and adorable. Innocence of children amuses me and gives me positive energy. In short, both the negative and the positive sides of children motivate me to become a teacher.

However, my sister, an elementary school teacher, says that not only private schools but also the public education is too formal to fulfill children's real needs. Children in Korea personal emotional desires are ignored and they are treated as machines to study or to fill the needs of their parents.  High expectations of parents do not allow the time and effort children need to find their own identities. I think it is important to lead children to find their own desires and personalities. That is an education which teachers should offer to children. Knowledge should not be the ultimate goal but a stepping stone to find out their goals or talents.

I think in modern society, teachers should provide more love to children than ever before. The reason is because the number of children who are hurt, neglected and isolated due to extreme competition and broken homes have increased dramatically. True love is healing and liberating. This can be done by recognizing their individuality and teaching them to nurture their abilities to give love themselves as well.

I want to become a teacher who can become a role model who shows  how people can live a life full of love. I will respect the flaws and faults of students, rather than scold them without providing an example. I will also teach them about other admirable models in our society. I will provide them with opportunities to learn ways to serve others with love. I will also focus on teaching adequate knowledge on how to live a loving and fulfilling life. I believe knowledge is important to become a well-rounded person.

Through this TC course, I want to learn various ways to naturally discover children’s interests and talents. I hope to develop leadership so that I can bring out an interest toward English in students and it can be developed into their leadership. I believe English is important to become global leaders in the future. Last but not least, I want to learn what skills and attitudes are required to become a good English teacher.