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Professional Expectations and Shattered Dreams: A Proficiency Dilemma
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Fischer, Gerhard – Modern Language Journal, 2013
In this article the author asserts that learning is about personal growth and enrichment, and at its core it is not about career determinations. Good teachers nurture their students; they encourage them to pursue their dreams, and they find ways to stimulate curiosity and dedication to lifelong learning. They do not become teachers because of…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Individual Development, Teacher Student Relationship, Career Choice