Dr. Betty Siegel’s speech on education covered all aspects of teaching. She spoke about her own life and her stories. These various stories included a story about when she cheated on a spelling test in elementary and how her teacher did not punish her, but told her not to cheat, but work harder because she was a smart girl. This event in her life made her always want to work harder and accomplish great things, but it was not the only event in her life that influenced her. Another story Dr. Siegel told was about how Professor Evans, a professor that influenced her to become a teacher. By sharing these stories Dr. Siegel helped to show how much teachers influence their students.
After sharing some stories about her own life she told several other influential stories that where just about life itself. All of these stories applied to the different aspects of teaching and the things that make up a good teacher. Dr. Siegel also talked a lot about the “heart of education” and how education is a calling. She reminded the audience that teaching is not just a calling, but also a responsibility. The point was also made that being a responsible teacher includes being knowledgeable about many topics, even those that have nothing to do with your field. Dr. Siegel talked about the social responsibility of teachers and toward the closing of her speech Dr Siegel said, “Children are the living messages you send to a tide you will not see again.” The main message that I personally got from Dr. Betty Siegel is that as a teacher you are responsible for teaching children because they will forever be influenced by your teaching.
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