Great Teacher

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I don't know William A. Ward, but he says something about teaching that makes a lot of sense. For instance, he says that the mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, and the superior teacher demonstrates. But the truly great teacher? He inspires.

I'm not a classroom teacher, but my wife and I have been full-time teachers to our three kids about life: the stuff they learn in school, and those they should properly learn at home-- things like values, priorities, and life in general. I might have flunked with my eldest, but that's no reason why I should give up on my other two. On the contrary, that is precisely why I should be working double time with them.

One thing I've learned: parents should never put their kids down. Lapses will always be committed by kids. The smart parent, however, never dwells too long on these. He learns that it is often enough to show where the error is, and to start all over again.

To start all over again-those are the key words. It teaches the kids confidence, and it encourages them to stick their necks out, not to be afraid to set out of the safety of their shells. It also shows them that it is all right to make mistakes once in a while. The important thing is to learn from them, and to try to do better next time.

I also learned to be ready with hugs every time they make mistakes, my way of assuring my kid daughters: "It's all right sweetheart, just try to do better next time." And you know what, my wife and I have been richly rewarded. This sort of home environment has made my sixth grader a consistent honors student since first grade. The other day, she brought home yet another gold medal in an inter-school math contest.

I can only wish this real-life experience will inspire classroom teachers to do no less. Punishment is good, but inspiring kids to heights they never deemed possible is way better. Definitely, too much whipping stick in proportion to the carrot can be devastating.

One thing I'm sure though: the kids' basic training throughout their years will kick in. They would begin to see that contradictions in life are just that: contradictions. They are not periods, simply commas.

Teachers Day

In India teacher day (also called Teachers' Appreciation Day or National Teacher's Day) is celebrated on 5th of September every year. Teachers Day is a dedication to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer of education and was one of the most well known diplomat, scholar, president of India and above all a teacher. As a tribute to this great teacher, his birthday has been observed as teachers' day and this led to its origin. This day is just a mere reflection of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's love for and attachment to the teaching profession. As a matter of fact Dr. Radhakrishnan himself asked his admirers to celebrate his birthday not as his birthday but as the teacher's day. Teachers day is dedicated to the hard work that is input by the teacher all year long, a day that is a complete tribute to the teachers all around India.

Teacher's day is now one of the occasion that is looked forward by the teachers and students alike as on this occasion its not only when teachers are praised but also around various schools students dress up as a representation of their teachers and take various lectures that are assigned to the teachers they represent. As the day passes the students perform the regular activities that are performed by the teacher's. On this day students realize what it means to be a teacher and what it means to control the future of several students in their classes and also teachers are reminded what it felt like when they were the students.

Teachers have an influencing role in the life of every student. They are like beacons of light, guiding us in the formative years of our life. Teachers mould us and in the process and shape our future. What we learn from our teachers remains with us, throughout our life. However, very often, we fail to show our appreciation and gratitude for their altruistic devotion. Teachers do need encouragement and support from the community to feel that their efforts are being recognized. To serve the purpose, Teacher's Day is celebrated throughout the world, year by year. By celebrating National Teacher's Day, we thank our teachers for providing us their invaluable guidance.  Teachers mold the lives that they influence because the lessons learned from teachers remain with their students throughout life.

Apart from the fun aspect of the day everybody should pay their respects to the great Dr. Radhakrishnan and let we look back, admire and get inspired by Dr. Radhakrishnan, a small town cunning boy, who grew up to become one of the most respected politicians in the history of democracy of India.

A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others.

Prof. (Dr.) Ashiq Hussain

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