Academic achievement vs teacher success

I think this is actually a very interesting topic. It is true as we discussed in class than many people miss the opportunity to become teachers because their GPA isn't high enough. However is there really any way to get around that? Teacher's definitely don't have to be geniuses and shouldn't be by any means like we also discussed because most people like that can't understand why other people don't get things as easily as they do therefore don't have patience for kids.

However if the faculty was to let just anyone in would that be a good idea? I'm sorry to say but I really don't think so. I think one of the things good grades show is that we are really determined and dedicated people trying to reach our goals. Yes for some people not much effort is put in and their academic talent comes naturally. However I would argue that this percentage of people is much much smaller than the percentage who actually have to put in a lot of effort. I for one could not get the grades I do without putting in effort; it would be a totally different story. Perhaps there should be some sort of interview process or other qualifications as well in order to get into the faculty and those with GPA's that are good but not great could still have a chance to get in based on their personality and other good qualities they would bring to the teaching profession. It is just a tough question all around. I definitely don't have the answer or a good solution as to what should be done for those who would make great teachers but don't have the grades. We do want teachers to be competent in their skill and knowledge therefore we shouldn't lower the bar too much I don't think. I don't know!!!

All in all, we know that great academic achievement doesn't automatically equal a great teacher. If you don't have the people skills and everything else that goes along with a teacher, chances are you aren't going to make it all that far with just straight A's. The A's might bring you through at the top in university, but they won't automatically keep you at the top in the teaching profession.