Recommendations for the teaching profession vol.02 interview Why did you want to become a teacher?
Is it rewarding?
Teikyo University became a faculty member
I asked a graduate student.

Why did you want to become a teacher?
When were you a student?
Why don't you try it?

The 1st installment of "Recommendations for Teaching," which introduces Teikyo University's efforts under the theme of "How to become a teacher."
In this second installment, we interviewed two graduates who are active as teachers at Teikyo University group schools.
What kind of thoughts did the two of you, who are in the same generation, aim to be teachers, and what did you do to become them?
I asked my teacher at my school to answer a question that I'm curious about, but it's hard to ask.

  • Kenya Hirasawa Kenya Hirasawa three 2013, Faculty of Education Department of Elementary Education Elementary Education Course Graduated, Elementary School Teacher I, Special Needs School Teacher I
    Joined Teikyo University Elementary School in 2017, currently in charge of 6th grade, science and ICT education
  • Kyousei Akimoto Yasuchika Akimoto three 2013, Faculty of Education Department of Elementary Education Elementary Education Course Graduated, Elementary School Teacher I, Special Needs School Teacher I
    2017, Teikyo University Elementary School Joined the company, 5th grade, math, special activities

(Honorifics omitted below)

Q.01What made you want to become a teacher?

Mr. Hirasawa's answer
Pyeongtaek

When I was in middle school, my relatives and friends began to tell me that I might be suitable for being a teacher, and that's when I started to get interested.

Akimoto's answer
Akimoto

I also became interested in the profession of a teacher around junior high school.

Mr. Hirasawa's answer
Pyeongtaek

By the time I was in high school, I was already interested in it, and I experienced volunteering at a special support school.

Akimoto's answer
Akimoto

I am also a volunteer.
When I was in high school, I used to play with elementary school students once or twice a month during breaks.
I felt like an "older brother".

Q.02 both of you volunteer
I have experienced
What left an impression on you?

The original experience as a volunteer pushes the path after that.

The original experience as a volunteer pushes the path after that.

Mr. Hirasawa's answer
Pyeongtaek

Although it was only a short week, I was able to see the growth of the children, such as being able to use the toilet on their own.

Akimoto's answer
Akimoto

I had the experience that when I taught the upside-down, a child who couldn't do it before became able to do it. I thought, "This is what a teacher should do." It was at this time that I began to seriously aspire to become a teacher because I wanted to be by my side and support the growth of my children.

Q.03 in 2013
Entered Teikyo University.
What do you remember from class?

Mr. Hirasawa's answer
Pyeongtaek

I had a hard time with the mock class! Students create their own teaching plan from scratch and give mock lessons to everyone in the class. It takes about 10 minutes, but I spent hours practicing.
I remember worrying about how to write a lesson plan, how to proceed with classes, and how to choose teaching materials.
That's why I was happy to get a good reaction from everyone in the class.

Akimoto's answer
Akimoto

I also had experience volunteering while I was in college.
I still remember the fact that I used marbles to teach math to children who were behind in learning.

Mr. Hirasawa's answer
Pyeongtaek

I also have experience as a volunteer. I used to visit Teikyo University Elementary School, where I currently work, about once a week when there were no lectures.
It was a lot of fun to participate in learning volunteers for lower grades, and I thought, "After all, it's nice to be a teacher."

Akimoto's answer
Akimoto

When I think about it now, I think I learned a lot of things at university that would be useful when teaching children.

For example, in the "Theory and Practice" class, I was taught that "children don't follow textbooks."
During the week of summer vacation, I enjoyed watching the children grow day by day during the observation training.
A seminar where I learned to think critically without failing to take what I was told or written down into consideration—critical thinking is my current educational policy.

I wanted to know more about the world outside of the teacher training course, so I took courses in business administration and economics.

Children don't follow textbooks!

Children don't follow textbooks!

Q.04Do you have memories of university life outside of classes?

Akimoto's answer
Akimoto

Belongs to the athletics track and field club and competes with friends in the 110m hurdles.
I also love traveling, and have traveled to various places both domestically and internationally, such as the Tohoku and Sanin regions, Asia, and Europe.

It is very helpful now. Children really like listening to their teachers talk outside of class. Showing children pictures of trips they took in college and introducing local foods can be an opportunity to draw out their interest. When I talk about the setbacks I experienced in my competitive life and the experiences I had to switch and move forward, everyone listens seriously.

Mr. Hirasawa's answer
Pyeongtaek

I can say that. It's not wide and shallow, but I feel that it's better to have as many drawers as you want.

When I was in school, I was also passionate about various things, such as fishing, traveling, games, anime, computers, music, and part-time jobs, and I found it useful when I interacted with children. For example, when I talk about part-time jobs, they are interested in me because they have no work experience, and I can talk about common topics with children who are fishing or who are interested in computers.

Episode of Mr. Hirasawa when he was a student

Q.05It has been five years since you joined the company.
What do you think now that you have become a teacher?

One of the charms of the faculty is that they continue to interact with each other even after graduation.

One of the charms of the faculty is that they continue to interact with each other even after graduation .

Mr. Hirasawa's answer
Pyeongtaek

It's been 5 years since I joined the company, but I'm still learning every day. Especially the 6th graders I'm in charge of are like half-adults. For such children, for example, if there is a child who is not getting along with his friends, how should we guide him/her? I'm worried.
In the first place, when teaching, you can't use words that are too harsh, but if you are too kind, they won't listen, so I pay attention to every single word. it's difficult. I still do trial and error every day.

Akimoto's answer
Akimoto

It is true that being a teacher can be difficult at times. But I am happy to be involved in the growth of children every day. There are children who can't do something like studying or exercising, but I teach them so that they can do it.
When I meet such a moment, I feel great joy, just like volunteering in high school or observing practice at university.
Also, even after graduating, some children keep in touch with me saying things like, "I got this kind of grades in junior high school," or, "I'm doing my best to do this now."
It may be unique to the teacher that the relationship does not end once you leave the nest.

Q.06Finally , what is the charm of your teacher?

Mr. Hirasawa's answer
Pyeongtaek

As I said earlier, being a teacher is difficult. But it's still fun. I especially enjoy working with children. Whether in class or during breaks, the time you spend with your children is irreplaceable.

I don't think work will last if you don't think it's fun. I really enjoy my job as a teacher.

Akimoto's answer
Akimoto

In the first place, I don't think it's quite possible to witness the growth of children. Moreover, you can witness the growth of different children every year. I don't think even parents can do that, so I think I'm getting a lot of benefits.

One year really goes by so fast. I think I'm probably getting old in no time (laughs).

THANK YOU
Interview with Kenya Hirasawa and Kyosei Akimoto

Both of them seem to have felt the reward of being a teacher through the opportunity to interact with children during their university days.
Teikyo University is promoting cooperation with group kindergartens and elementary schools, so there is an environment where children can come into direct contact with them from an early age. In addition, Hachioji Campus not only houses Faculty of Education, but also provides counseling and guidance to students who aim to become teachers, mainly at the Center for Teacher Education. In addition, the computerized "Student Portfolio" and "Teaching Profession Record" allow students and faculty members to understand each other's learning status, providing full support for students aiming to become teachers.

The two people I talked to this time also used About the Teacher Training Center

The Teaching Profession Center is a comprehensive support center where students who aim to become teachers and students who wish to obtain a teacher's license can receive consultation and guidance at any time.
We also hold an “OBOG Teaching Meeting” where OBs, OGs and current students who have graduated from our university and are active in the field of education can connect.

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