IMPACT OF ONE'S OWN SOCIALIZATION PROCESS ON 'BECOMING A TEACHER AND ITS LIMITATION'

If I had to describe the term socialization in simple words . I would say  it is a process with the help of which a living organism is changed into a social being. It is through which the younger generation like us learns the adult role which we have to play subsequently. It is a continuous process in the life of an individual and it continues from generation to generation. Socialization stands for the development of the human brain, body, attitude, behavior and so forth. The term socialization refers to the process of interaction through which the growing individual learns the habits, attitudes, values and beliefs of the social group into which he has been born.

This socialization process has influenced  my desire to become a teacher.

As a Student

Family: When I was student my parents always wanted to see me as an Engineer. Since we belong to middle class family my father being a government servant, always wanted me to complete my studies faster and get a decent job may be as an Engineer and  I had liking as well. But destiny had something other for me as I was not able to clear entrance exam I could not grab the particular stream I had opted for. Apart from this I always liked chemistry as a subject and then I decided to join bachelor’s degree. During the initial stages my family was not happy with my decision. I was under pressure that time. When I discussed with my family that  once I complete my graduation I will go for post-graduation and I want to become a teacher ,the family had an intention that it would take more time for me to complete my studies and opt for job whereas my batch mate would soon start earning.

Society: Speaking about the society I could see neighbors asking my parents as to why did I choose this field as it has no scope.  Father used to be completely behind me . I even used to get negative feedback from my relatives.

 School: When I was in school I was not aware as to how you choose a particular stream and how do you get job. Neither teachers took any trouble to tell us nor I made any attempts. It was during my higher secondary when this career term came into picture. I had few teachers who were very partial to us and I always wondered why they do like this and I would say to myself that if I happen to be a teacher I would never do such things.

Myself as a high secondary student never had an intention of becoming a teacher in any way, it was destiny which brought me here.

As a Student teacher

Family: As I got into the B.Ed. course, now I find my family supportive and they always encourage me in whatever I do. Sometimes they say that u did a better job by joining the B.Ed. course and that gives me a proud feeling.

Peers: I find that for a B.Ed.course their not much competition among peers for marks and that is the reason may be all peers are so good to each other. My peers are very helpful though it may be in providing small help to even taking care about each other’s and that keeps me going.

School: Upon joining entering the B.Ed. course, I received appropriate and adequate teaching skills from the teacher. They precisely taught us how to present a good lesson similarly inculcated good behaviors within us. One thing I find different in B.Ed. College apart from other colleges is that B.Ed. College just not focus on academics but on overall development of a student and I enjoy working in such condition.

Limitations:

Today’s society encourages students to opt for Medical or engineering. To become a teacher you have to enter through graduation and people think those who are weak in academics and  don’t get admission anywhere are becoming teachers. Few students join B.Ed. thinking that they will get a secure job as a teacher but don’t have any interest in teaching. Whereas those students who have liking for teaching don’t join B.Ed. course thinking that they will have waste more years in getting the required qualifications or may be due to some family issues.