“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist.”
— Maria Montessori
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A teacher's biggest achievement is when students can learn and work on their own without needing much help. It's like teaching a child to ride a bike. At first, you hold the bike and guide them, but the goal is for them to balance and pedal by themselves. Once they can do this, it shows they’ve truly learned. In the classroom, once students can think critically, solve problems, and show confidence without constantly asking the teacher, it means the teacher has done a great job. This independence is the real measure of a teacher's success. For anyone, the lesson here is to aim to empower others so they can become self-sufficient and confident in their abilities.
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