In English
Teachers who can inspire are becoming rare
Students should realise the importance of ethical, dharmic (virtuous) and spiritual development. These three should be present in teachers to a greater degree. The reputation of teachers and their success depend primarily on their conduct. The future of numerous innocent children is in their hands. The good conduct of the students depends on the example set by teachers. The teaching profession is a highly responsible one. Today there are three kinds of teachers. The first type consists of teachers who revel in “complaints.” They are the teachers with grouses of one kind or another. The second type consists of teachers who “explain”. They “explain” what the students have to learn. To the third type belong teachers who “inspire.” This category of teachers arouses the enthusiasm of students and inspires them to take deep interest in their studies. Such teachers are becoming rare these days. Once the enthusiasm of the student is aroused, learning becomes a creative process. The teacher should patiently understand the problems of students and help to solve them. Teaching today has become more and more mechanical, with each teacher content to “teach” the prescribed portions of the syllabus. Teachers should see whether the students have properly comprehended the subjects taught to them. Any deficiency on the student’s part should be ascribed to the teacher’s failure to do his job well.