The real builders of the Nation
By: M Ahmad
Each profession occupies a specific niche in society doctors heal, engineers design and bankers handle our money. Teaching, however, stands out as a subsumptive entity. At a preliminary stage, teachers instill the transcendent faculties of communication, decision making and awareness of social responsibilities.
Later in life, no matter which field we choose to pursue, we again turn to teachers for training. A strong information base and well developed capabilities of comprehension and analysis are critical for progress. These crucial responsibilities of inculcating knowledge, kindling inspiration and encouraging creative thought are all vested in the teacher.
Keeping in mind the increasing trend of both parents working long hours, the teacher is also expected to build a strong moral character and provide emotional support. Thus, the teacher has to build a rapport with the student and be simultaneously approachable and authoritative. His/her role encompasses that of an instructor, friend, role model and confidant.
It is said that the quality of a nation depends on the quality of its citizens, and the quality of its citizens depends on their education. The quality of education, in turn, depends on its teachers, who are the backbone of any nation. Throughout history, teachers have been regarded as the noblest and most responsible people in society, due to their major role in shaping human minds and imparting knowledge to generations for the welfare of mankind and the prosperity of society.
They educate the next generation and provide them with the knowledge and skills to improve their personal and social lives. The students of a society or nation are its greatest asset. They will be accountable for various responsibilities of their nation in the future. Teachers play a vital role in inculcating ethics and values in education, which helps students in their character development and ultimately results in forming good citizens for society. Such values include honesty, compassion, self-discipline, collaboration, and empathy. The more effectively teachers can impart these values, the stronger the nation will be.
Teaching is a profession that creates all other professions in the world. Starting from the grassroots level, the teacher’s responsibility becomes most important in identifying the interests and potential of children and guiding them to choose a particular profession, so they can generate employment opportunities for themselves and contribute to the growth of their nation. The economy and other development factors of any nation depend on the quality of its education.
Delivering quality education to the children of the country is the primary goal of a teacher. Teachers shape the future by nurturing young minds, instilling values, and fostering a love for learning. Acting as mentors, they provide support and guidance during students’ academic journey. Additionally, teachers contribute to societal progress by preparing students to be informed and responsible citizens.
Beyond academics, they influence character development and ethical understanding. A teacher’s impact is enduring, inspiring curiosity and critical thinking, laying the foundation for a well-rounded society. Overall, teachers serve as architects of the future, molding individuals who contribute positively to the broader community.
The primary duty of a teacher is to impart knowledge by following a specific curriculum established by their nation. Whatever knowledge and experience they have gained from their life, they transfer that knowledge to their pupils. Teachers act as facilitators who create an environment where students can unlock their true potential, which builds confidence, self-dependency, and awareness in their learners.
The purpose of instilling various subject knowledge in a child is to help them connect with their environment and use that knowledge in their future lives. Teachers act as architects who design the map and foundation of their nation, and can rightfully be called nation builders. In this blog post, we will discuss the important role that teachers play in society. The only factor that increased student personality is the effectiveness of a teacher. Teachers are probably the most important agents in the educational process because they directly organize students learning experiences.
However, in general education policies are not informed by a solid body of evidence on teachers and on the impact of their professional practices on the learning experiences of students. A teacher with well subject knowledge, personal qualities and professional skills perform reflectively in the class and contribute excellently for educational system and its development, so reflective teacher can be the greatest asset of the society.
A reflective teacher explores alternative ways of looking at existing teaching practices. He/ She always ready to revaluate about the different believes and opinion of students regarding certain topics. He always ready to test the prevailing believes, methods and thought on the line of present need and circumstances. He/ She not only ask why the things are the way that they are, but also how they can be made better.
The reflective teacher understands that school practices are not accepted because they are clothed in tradition. If for example, most of the girls are assigned with the subject home science & sociology while most of the boys are assigned with the subject mathematics and computer science in the class, a reflective teacher should enquire as to why this is happening. He/she should begin to formulate teaching and counseling plans that would allow students regardless of gender to choose from the subjects that are available in their school.
Teachers are the future builders of our country; they are the providers of knowledge and wisdom. They are the basic source of education for most of the people of the country and they are the ones who build the nation.
The teachers can very easily decide what they want the nation to look like and educate the masses accordingly. They have the ability and the strength to fight the odds and make India a powerful and a well educated country. A nation’s citizens are moulded by teachers and teachers are made by teacher educators.
Chanakya has rightly stated, “Teacher is the maker of the nation” So for the development of the country, it is very important to have good teachers and good teachers can be produced only if we have a good system of teacher education and dedicated and efficient teacher educators.
The teacher can be rightly called a nation builder. Teachers through their perseverance love and sacrifices have shown us the right path in which great men have built our nation. It is our dear teachers who mould our character, our personality and show us the right direction which leads us to our Final destination.
For teachers, September 5 is both a celebration and a time for reflection. It allows them to assess their teaching methods, their impact on students, and their contributions to the educational community. Moreover, Teachers’ Day serves as an inspiration for the younger generation to consider teaching as a noble and fulfilling profession.
The transformation of education begins with the improvement of teachers’ working conditions. The current situation in many countries leads to many leaving the profession or changing careers. On top of that, the insufficient opportunities to develop professionally hinder the task of attracting candidates to a profession that they might find unattractive.
(The author is a frequent contributor to various news organization)
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