As constantly revealed in this forum, only 10% of teachers embraced the career by choice, thus on their own volition. While on board, a further 40-50% ended up becoming passionate about the career.
This means that a balance of 40-50% of teachers are totally dispassionate about the career or the work they do. The same becomes as good as punishment, only that there is a monthly reward on the same.
The truth is that teachers can never give what they don’t have. As such, they involuntarily influence their students negatively, as we have continually been observing.
During our seminars for students, we always conduct an activity which involves presentations on the career that is likely to be pursued by 5 or 6 volunteers. Lastly, the participants indicate the careers that they would never want to pursue.
Teaching is most often featured prominently, as one of those supposed to be passionately avoided. In some instances however, we still find a case here and there, whereby teaching is a career of preference. In a seminar that took place in January 2023, three participants out of six indicated that they would passionately avoid ever becoming teachers.
Obviously, teachers present during such presentations, are never excited when their career is seemingly being despised. So, it becomes natural for us to safeguard the situation of teachers.
The truth is that while influenced by extrinsic factors, most teachers would have wanted to become Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers and such other seemingly lucrative careers. However, determination of university degrees to be pursued by each student has over the years been the responsibility of JAB – Joint Admissions Board. This has in the recent years been taken over by Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Services – KUCPS.
The degree allocation modalities have not changed substantially. The only difference is that KUCPS, marginally allows change of course choices after examination results have been achieved. Most often, those unable to qualify for so called high end courses or careers end up being pushed into teaching.
Obviously, the allocating body is influenced more by the exam results and opportunities available. Eventually, schools get a mix of passionate and dispassionate teachers. As such, the fate of most teachers can only be attributable to the course allocations made by the University placement body..
Eventually, these explanations lead to students understanding that they can also be subjected to same situations as their teachers. Likewise, the teachers present become contented that students may not any more blame them for their situation. That makes both parties to be at peace, doesn’t it?
Rgds
Mwangi Wanjumbi (MKIM)
Personal Empowerment Coach,
Speaker/Trainer Consultant on Strategy, Performance, Change Management and Leadership.
Seasoned Trainer of Trainers,
Competency Based Curriculum-CBC Architect,
Author of 1. KICD approved Career Dynamics in the 21st Century, 2. Living Beyond Survival:No More Tiptoeing in Life
- The 21st Century Student:Are You Creating The Future Today? Also, Retired 5 Year Monthly Strategy Columnist (2013 – 2018) for The SME Today Magazine Phone 254722516210
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