By: Murali nair

Murali nair — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:29:30 +0000

True sir. You have brought an important subject that all educators should concentrate. Your observations as an educator is appreciable. We are living in an age where role models are becoming scarce in a every field..politics,education,medical, administration…. But teaching is a profession bringing out all other professionals. That is the importance/nobility of teaching profession.
There are many reasons why students think of teachers as role models. One of the biggest reasons is the desire to become a role model for students to look up to, to learn from, and to remember for the rest of their lives. Everyone has felt the power and lasting presence of an effective teacher, who also had a bigger impact. Whether it’s learning the value of community service, discovering a love for a particular subject, or how to tap the confidence to speak in public, teachers are the ones who light the way for us in this world.There will always be students who don’t like school, and the last thing they want to do is sit there and learn. It is our job as educators to show them that learning is fun, and it can take you to amazing places in your future. Showing students how important education is can be hard when they don’t have those role models in their lives outside of school.
Teachers are not in classrooms to finish the portions only. They should mould a well round personality from every child,like a sculpturist bringing out a beautiful sculpture from a raw stone. Teachers should encourage them to think for themselves. Treat classroom like a group of individuals, and celebrate their diversity. Create activities and discussions that foster conversations and discovery about who they are, and how they can appreciate the differences between each other. This type of focus from time-to-time will build a stronger bond between your students. Also, an environment of trust will build, which can relax the atmosphere and help students focus more on learning. It’s also important to help students understand the way they learn, and encourage them to explore those parts of themselves as well.
In dressing, behaviour,accepting mistakes,respecting others,keeping promises,showing empathy etc should be learnt from classrooms.
Without interpersonal relationship strong bonding can’t be built. I have seen , even after one year of teaching, teachers not knowing the names of all students,students not remembering the name of teacher.
At the same time, I also advise the parents to show respect to teachers.(not ridiculing /abusing,finding fault with teachers in front of their children,) heads of schools also showing respect to teachers and authorities to pay them decently, in order to encourage professionalism..
Raj sir,your thinking and outlook as an educationist is much admirable! Kudos!
Murali Nair
Academic Director

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