Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Of Teachers and Teaching

Teachers have interesting stories to tell of how they joined this not so well-paying profession. For some it runs in the family. They were inspired by their mothers, mostly. I know of at least one college mate who was determined to be a teacher and follow the footsteps of his father, who was the Principal of a famous public school in India. To my bewilderment, forsaking more attractive professions, he lived upto his words and eventually became a Principal of the same school. 

I have my own story to tell. Travelling in S.E.Asia on a year-long sabbatical from the insurance industry, I discovered the hunger people have to learn English. Back in India, it fit in naturally with my volunteering activity at an NGO for differently abled people in Bangalore.

I must say I have grown with my students and begun to look at the world anew through their eyes. Young eyes.Curious minds. I've learnt to use at least some technology and apps in the classroom and have a more active social media presence.

Here's a reflection I wrote in my previous job following a very fulfilling and immensely meaningful CAS activity the children did. I remain steadfast in my belief that the teacher is just first among equals in the classroom.

https://www.google.co.in/amp/www.dnaindia.com/academy/column-teacher-talk-teach-the-teacher-2343534/amp

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