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Teach Them Right

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I've been an Elementary School, High School, Sunday School teacher over the last 60+ years.I've coached football,basketball,baseball,softball,golf,tennis,and running (cross country, track and marathon). I taught students and /or employees, in sales,management, accounting, public speaking, World History, Psychology, Sociology, Personal Responsibility, Accounting, Speech, Special Education, Travel Occupations, Health and Nutrition, Physical Education, Science and all courses in Math on the High School level.

The most important thing I've ever taught was Personal Responsibilty and in my humble opinion, the right way to teach is to teach the process of learning. When taught correctly, a stident can then become a lifetime learner and teach themselves anything they want to learn.

This is where my short verse came from.

Teach them how to discern and learn, Don’t leave them helpless to crash and burn. Teaching them just content, they learn it your way. Teach them the process of learning today, You give them a lifetime of learning every day.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/8/2022 1:12:00 PM

The process of learning is more important than the actual content. You nailed it!

Bill Baker
Date: 5/9/2022 3:51:00 PM

Thank for agreeing with me, Sara. Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/27/2022 7:50:00 PM

This is what we are lacking "Teach them the process of learning today," - this is the ULTIMATE thing to TEACH!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/28/2022 4:14:00 PM

Amen! I've been saying that for years. Only a few listened while I was still teaching in public schools. Thanks for reading and commenting my friend. Always good to see your visit. Have a happy-go-lucky day! Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/23/2022 9:06:00 PM

Superb philosophy, superbly delivered, Bill. Couldn't agree with you more. A fellow teacher, but only 30 years worth (@ up to 38 hours a week in the classroom, however -- the life of a non-certified private school teacher + adjunct faculty scrub). Cheers, Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2022 11:59:00 PM

Thank you for your support of my thoughts on teaching. I familiar with Church schools and adjunct faculty situations. My public-school teaching was only 20years of my teaching experience, later in life. Corporate training and coaching were additional years, and teaching Bible classes made up the majority of the other years of teaching experience. Being a parent of a son and 2 daughters gave me additional experience among other things. The mention of my teaching experience was primarily to let the readers know I didn't just decide this was how it should be done. A great deal of trial and error were involved in my own process of learning about teaching, and thus my philosophy about teaching. Thanks for reading and commenting on my thoughts and poetry my friend, Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 3/23/2022 3:09:00 PM

As a retired teacher I can well understand and appreciate both the poem and the notes you added. I am sure you obtained much satisfaction in life, thanks to your chosen profession. ~ Best regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2022 3:43:00 PM

I always thought coaching was going to be so purposeful, but the classroom and sponsoring different clubs and activities turned out to be just as gratifying. Thank for the comment, and for your service to mankind through teaching. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/23/2022 10:56:00 AM

Hi Bill. What is So great about this poem is that your love for life and children is showing brightly. Thank you Bill! Pangie))) Just like you, I taught for many years! In Schools plus many venues.)))

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2022 3:41:00 PM

Another thing we have in common, Pangie. I try to let love flow through me to all people and things. Thanks for your comments my friend. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/23/2022 3:54:00 AM

ah, a lifetime of learning. Well said. Life is a "process" for sure. As teachers we understood that content is one thing, process is another. The process helps us all throughout out lives. The process allows us to see through the illusion and the propaganda to be authentic, not just robots.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2022 9:04:00 AM

Yes, Sara, again you get it so beautifully. Being authentic is the ultimate challenge of one's life. IMHO. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/23/2022 12:59:00 AM

Good Morning Bill - Not that I pay attention to the comments of others because I like to have my own however I agree with Debra because her comment was right there for me to see. You have quite the resume filled with substance. I believe in the concept of personal responsibility because responsibility is what makes us learn and remember not to mention aids us in getting through life. Your entry is clear and coherent. Thank you once again for sharing. Have a wonderful morning and day.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/23/2022 9:03:00 AM

Thank you, Lisa, for your thoughtful comments. May your day be filled with peace and joy, Bill

Debra L Brown

Date: 3/22/2022 6:27:00 PM

Bill, what a very impressive resume, life lessons learned life lessons taught. Outstanding (FAV), enjoyed. Blessings ~ Debra

Bill Baker
Date: 3/22/2022 7:41:00 PM

Thank you for the FAV, Debra. I appreciate your comments. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/22/2022 4:32:00 PM

Bill, your writing is exquisitely crafted, insightful, and meaningful. Your opinions are interesting, and your dedication to your career is plainly discernible here. Kindest regards

Bill Baker
Date: 3/22/2022 5:31:00 PM

Thank you, Sotto, for reading and commenting on my poetry. I've had a very full and unique life. Because of all the moving, I've experienced a great deal of variety in my life. I've been certified to teach 30+ courses from 1st - 12th grade and Coach at all levels. I can get chatty. :-) Have a great week my friend, Bill