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students. Although human beings have survived and evolved as a species partly because of a
capacity to share and impart knowledge, teaching as a profession did not emerge until the 20 th
century. The societies of the ancient world that made substantial advances in knowledge and
behaviours in humans are the mandates of teaching and the responsibilities of the teachers.
It is common to think of learning as something that takes place in school, but much of
human learning occurs outside the classroom and the teaching is done most of the time by
non-professionals. Before humans get to the age of schooling, as kids they learn to walk, talk, and
use their hands to manipulate toys, food, and other objects. They use all of their senses to learn
about sights, sounds, tastes, and smells in their environments. They learn how to interact with their
parents, siblings, friends, and other people important to their world, even before they get into
school. It is however, expedient to note that people continue to learn throughout their lives 3.
At this point I humbly submit that the ability to teach and impart knowledge is innate
in man. However, for the purpose of professionalalism and proficiency some level of training
is required. Therefore teachers are born and made and made as well.
1
Microsoft® Encarta® "Teacher." : Microsoft Corporation, 2008.
2
Ryan, Kevin. "Teaching." Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2008 .
3
Mazur, James E. "Learning." Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2008.