A teacher’s role is a torch bearer and pivot of any educational system
of younger students. On him rests the failure or the success of the system. If
the teachers are well educated and intellectually alive and take keen interest
in the responsibility, then only the success is ensured. Teaching, in fact, is
not a job, it is an attitude. We being Teachers must be a source of
information, a guide, a mentor, a motivator, all at the same time. Today, while interacting with many
youngsters, it is observed that they want to do something different, and also
they think differently and the parents are ready to back their dreams. Let me
tell that like anyone who has gone through this grind, you need to be
hard-working, disciplined, and willing to work relentlessly, but you also must
think differently, to become an excellent
teacher imbibed with Attributes like,
1. Teacher teaching
the Professional courses in particular and other courses in general shall maintain high ethical standards,
integrity and honesty" as well as political neutrality.
2. Every teacher
shall maintain promoting of principles of merit, fairness and impartiality in
the discharge of duties, accountability and transparency, responsiveness to the
student community - particularly to the students weaker in studies
3 Every teacher shall
maintain courtesy and good behaviour with the students, parents and colleagues.
4. Every teacher
should not misuse his position and not take decisions in order to derive financial
or material benefits for himself, his friends or family.
5. It is expected
from every teacher not to discriminate against anyone, particularly the poor
and under-privileged sections of society and refrain from doing anything which
is contrary to law or established practices.
6. Every teacher
shall performs and discharge his duties with the highest degree of
professionalism and dedication to the best of his/her abilities.
The Teacher being the role model of students, there is yet another
great responsibility bestowed with their position- Acquiring, maintaining and
demonstrating highest ethical values and character. Teacher’s day reminds us of
responsibilities and commitments towards shaping the future generations in
taking up the challenges and making the country, a most advanced and developed
nation with sensitivity towards society and human beings. “If you are teacher in whatever capacity you
have a very special role to play because more than anybody else, it is you who
are shaping the future generations” Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, former president of
India mention in his book, India 2020 A vision for the new millennium.
The worth and potentialities of a country get evaluated in and through
the work of a teacher. They are the nation builders. In this context, Dr.
Radhakrishnan said beautifully, “You cannot make or build the nation by just
bricks, you have to establish the minds of young people, and then alone can the
nation building take place.”
On this auspicious day, we Teachers connected with this noble
profession to rededicate for the cause of all round development of students and
supporting the nation in transforming as a Secured, Clean, Green, Healthy and
Prospers Nation.
