When my father was teaching one day, I realised that his voice was loud and booming. It took me by surprise because normally he is as soft spoken as they come. I have seen plays in theatres when the actors and actresses “throw” their voice. It was almost like that. When I asked him about it, he t...

A well educated mind will always have more questions than answers.

Teachers always encourage students to ask questions. Someone once told me, “there are no stupid questions. The only stupid idea is not asking.” Asking questions demands critical thinking and greater understanding of the subj...

Being open minded is a necessary part of education. Human knowledge is incomplete. We learn more everyday with new discoveries and inventions. It’s possible that what we know today to be true, can be proved false tomorrow. It’s especially required for a teacher to be op...

When I was young, I remember thinking that teachers are all knowing superhuman creatures. But gradually I learnt that that’s not true. They are as human as us and as such, can make mistakes. I observed over the years that most teachers made mistakes. But the teachers who stood out as the most exc...

Observing teachers has taught me to try to see things from other people’s perspectives. Obviously, a subject which seems easiest to a teacher with a degree will seem complicated to a student of fifth grade. Therefore, it is very necessary for a teacher to view things from the student’s perspectiv...

Looking up to teachers for inspiration, I have grown to appreciate the profession. To be honest, I hope to become a good teacher one day to spread the love of education that I have, in my students. I recognise the immense impact the teachers have on an individual’s life...

5th September is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in honour of Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. It is a day to acknowledge the contribution of teachers towards society. I must say, I wouldn’t be half of what I am without the teachers that helped me all throughout life starting from my parents to the esteemed...

All students can learn and succeed, but not in the same way and not in the same day.

Not everyone has the same learning speed and same learning method. For example, someone might learn better by reading books and theory while some might understand the same material through hands on experien...