Why do we teach? What is the difference between school "work" and student "learning"? What makes for good teaching?

The reason I want to teach is because I want be a role model for kids and be someone they can look up to for advice. I believe that teachers have almost as big of impact of some kids lives as their parents. If kids come from families where their parents aren't active in their lives than I believe those kids can look up to teachers as a form of guidence. The difference between school"work" and student "learning" is how a student views the work. If a student views the assignment as this is dumb but I have to do it, it would be called school work. If a student views the assignment as this is kind of fun I don't mind putting in time to do this assignment, then I believe it is called student learning. A good teacher is someone who cares as much about their students as they do their own family. A good teacher can actively engage any student in any topic they are discusssing.