“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning” (Brad Henry).

The teaching profession in today’s society has never been more challenging. From dealing with
the ever-evolving standards to keeping up with educational tech tools, it seems like there is always
something changing in the teaching profession. As hard as it may be to try and keep up with it all,
the teaching profession can still be a very rewarding career choice. You are shaping the next
generation of our society, and that in itself can be pretty mind blowing if you think about it.

Although it may be difficult at times, you must try and hold on to that passion that once brought you
to this job in the first place. Teacher burnout is a real thing that happens to a lot of teachers, and it is
up to you to try and hold on to that passion. Teaching is not always going to be easy, and you will
have some days during which you may want to give up. When that happens, you have to push
yourself through it and remind yourself that with every struggle, there is an end result. As you move
through your teaching career, keep the following advice in mind to ensure that you will never lose
your passion for teaching.  

You must embrace the fact that you are a lifelong learner. As long as you are a teacher, you will
always be learning. A career in the education field means that there are always things to learn.
Standards, technology, teaching strategies, and methods are always changing. Instead of feeling
stressed out about the constant changes, try and embrace them. Take a look at it from a different
perspective. Set yourself up with a learning plan and create it so that it suits your needs. No one
ever said that you had to learn everything in one day -- take the time that you need and you will find
that your passion will never falter.

Who is a passionate teacher?

A passionate teacher is someone who is in love with a field of knowledge, who is deeply
involved with the issues that change our world and who is drawn to the dilemmas and
potentials of young people who come to class every day.

Basic characteristics of a passionate teacher:

1. Likes working with young people

2. Takes interest in knowledge and ideas
3. Cares about students and respects them
4. Is aware of world issues and current events in the classroom
5. Is aware of the importance of education in a student’s life
6. Is serious and has a sense of humor
7. Tolerates apparently meaningless things that students exhibit in their behavior
8. Establishes and maintains a learning environment where students can learn from
their mistakes
9. Willing to make changes
10. Makes no concession in upholding occupational ethics

Is there any connection between passionate teaching and the quality of student
learning?

Yes. Passionate teaching makes students take their studies more seriously. At
this point, teaching ceases to be a job and turns into an inspiration for students.
Moreover, it encourages active learning and promotes intellectual and moral
development.

Teachers with passion, work with enthusiasm; their dedication and commitment
increase and they believe in the importance of their job which in turn yields
dramatic improvements in student learning.

Thus we can conclude that passionate teachers are the building blocks for a
student’s successful learning and for their future.