The Power of Teaching Essay -- College Admissions Teaching Education

The Power of Teaching To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is...the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind.--(John Quincy Adams) I have neer questioned what I wanted to be when I grow up. From the time as a small child I knew that I wanted to teach. Even at the end of many long school days, I would come home and play school with the neighborhood children. I had such a desire to garter others learn and took pleasure in doing so. Still, to this present day I am teaching and helping others. Presently, I coach seventh and eighth grade girls basketball. I am constantly teaching different methods and strategies to help enhance each individuals game. From my previous experiences I know education is the field that I wish to pursue. I believe that the overall purpose of education is to prepare for the future. The world is becoming more technologically advanced each day. Education is great to completely understand these new concepts. Education is the key t o a successful and fulfilling life. The purpose is to give each child the equal opp...