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Among the greatest of all services
that can be rendered by men to Almighty God, is the education and training of children,
so that they can foster by grace in the way of salvation, growing like pearls of
divine bounty in the shell of education and will be one day the jewel in the crown
of abiding glory.
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The teacher is
the yardstick that measures the achievements and aspirations of the nation. The
worth and potentialities of a country get evaluated in and through the work of the
teacher, the people of a country are the enlarged replica of their teacher. They
are the real nation builders.
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It needs no description
that the teacher is the pivot of any educational system of the younger students.
On him rests the failure or the success of the system. If the teachers are well
educated and if they are intellectually alive and take keen interest in their job,
then only, success is ensured. But, if on the other hand, they lack training in
education and if they cannot give their heart to their profession, the system is
destined to fail. Hence, the teacher is another vital component of the school.
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The teacher is
a dynamic force of the school. A school without teacher is just like a body without
the soul, a skeleton without flesh and blood, a shadow without substance. There
is no greater need for the cause of education today than the need for strong manly
men and motherly women as teachers for the young as social engineers, the teachers
can socialize and humanize the young by their man-like qualities
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You Need to work for
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Excellence coupled with equity and social justice
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You need to achieve the objective of excellence
coupled with equity and social justice by way of imparting quality education to
all students without any discrimination between cast, creed, sex, religion and race
so that they become physically fit, mentally alert, emotionally balanced and spiritually
sound. Teachers are required to understand the need of every child for material
education, education for becoming good human being and for divine education so that
they can face the realities of life in the new millennium.
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National Integration
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Today, promotion of patriotism and education for national integration has become
the need of the hour. Our foremost duty is to provide education in such a way so
that the students can live and learn together and develop their full potentials.
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International
Understanding
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We need to apprise the students that India needs a new race of man,
a just world, a united world and a peaceful world. The present circumstances at
international level compel us for proper international understanding by fostering
the principle of Live & Let Live.
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Good quality
modern education
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Teachers need to work for good quality education to transform
the students into self reliance and self assured citizen of the world. This can
be achieved by successful curriculum transaction with modern math tics and educational
technology together with strong component of culture, inculcation of values, awareness
of the environment, adventure activities and physical education.
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Reasonable level
of competence in three languages
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Reasonable level
of competence in three languages Knowledge and skill in languages fosters intelligence
in the learners. As such, we should make an effort to attain a reasonable level
of competence in minimum three languages as envisaged in the Three Language Formula.
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Essential Qualities of a Teacher
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Teacher as a Role Model
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Role Models are people who set good examples by the words they speak
and by the actions they take. Role Models can be the people you know personally
or people you have learned about in the news at school or on television. Students
tend to copy the behaviour and mannerism of the teachers. The teacher’s entire personality
is a reflection on the minds of the students. If the teacher is honest, leads a
balanced and disciplined life, the children adopt these virtues as an ideal conduct
unconsciously. The ideal teacher s one who through his thoughts, words and deeds,
gives and an impression of an honest upright life which can serve as a model for
the students to copy, follow and emulate.
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Teachers Character
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A flower in bloom is loved by all and in this lies its glory. Similarly, man may
be viewed as having achieved everything in life when he becomes perfect in character.
If the best flowers among mankind take to teaching, society is abundantly enriched,
their fragrance and beauty are then made the best use of. If the teacher becomes
an embodiment of right conduct in thought, word and deed, the students by their
association will learn virtue and develop manly qualities. They can be humanized
and can live and act like normal human beings. They can become thoughtful, concerned
and courageous.
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Teachers Personality
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Every teacher must have a good personality. Radiant, pleasing and impressive personal
appearance, refinement, pleasant manners, industry, enthusiasm, drive, initiative,
open mindedness etc., are some of the essential traits of an ideal teacher. External
appearance has a psychological effect upon the students. By attractive appearance,
he/she can win the love and affection of his students and can command respect. He/she
should be frank, tolerant, kind, fair and straight-forward so that he/she can stimulate
learning.
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Teachers Professional
Efficiency
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The teacher must possess a strong sense of vocation and true devotion
towards teaching. He should have a genuine love for his calling. For his professional
efficiency, he should have knowledge of psychology, educational philosophy, aims,
contents, methods and materials of instruction, skill and interest in teaching.
He must possess a fair knowledge of current affairs about his own country and other
countries of the world.
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Teachers Academic
Achievements
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A teacher should possess knowledge of the fundamentals of the subjects
he teaches. He should have a sound academic and cultural background.
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Towards Students
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It shall be our primary duty to understand them, to be just, courteous, to promote
a spirit of enquiry, fellowship and joy in them, not to do or say anything that
would undermine their personality, not to exploit them for personal interests and
to set before them a high standard of character, discipline and personality.
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Towards Profession
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Towards Profession
It shall be our primary duty to be sincere and honest to our work and to go thoroughly
prepared to the class, to endeavor to maintain our efficiency by study and other
means; not to do or say anything which may lower our prestige in the eyes of our
students; not to write or encourage the use of help books; not to exert any pressure
upon our students or their parents to engage private tuition, not to act as an agent
or accept commission and other compensation for recommending books.
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Towards Society
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Towards Society
It shall be our primary duty to set an example in citizenship, to endeavor to promote
the public good, to uphold the dignity of our calling on all occasions, to size
up the demands and aspirations of the society, to be dynamic leaders when required
and to be ideal followers when desired. .
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Teachers Union
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Teachers union can also play a very significant role in creating an atmosphere in
which shirkers and other people with doubtful intentions may not find a congenial
environment. Unions should create a public opinion which should serve as an adequate
sanction against such unsocial acts. Now, teachers unions are merely used as a forum
for ventilating their grievances and otherwise trying to promote service conditions.
In addition, these unions should also take steps which may help the teachers in
projecting their proper image among the people.
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Duties
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Safety and Security of Students
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• Tell students
about purpose of education in the Schools.
• Build one to one relationship with
students
• Take-up Personality Development Programmes.
• Know everything about your
students
• Make students aware of realities of life
• Inspire students to face problems
with braveness
• Apprise students about probable dangers and hazards in and around
school campus
• Provide your students psychological therapy
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Teaching
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• Planning
• Preparation
• Presentation
• Evaluation
• Giving feedbacks
• Diagnosis
• Remediation
• Enrichment
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Promotion of Creative
Teaching
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• Planning
• Testing
• Revising
• Innovation in Education
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Teaching as a
Pleasurable Activity
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• Lecturing
• Working with small groups
• Designing Instructional
Units
• Love for subject matter
• Organizing students
All such activities can provide
deepest satisfaction in and from the act of applying their craft.
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Teaching as Social Service
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• It is like a
nursing
• It contributes to the lives of others
• Decision to teach is deeper than
a love for subject matter.
• People have attraction to the life of teacher
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Cheers & Good
Wishes
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Mr.N.Jayamurali B.Sc., M.A., B.Ed., |
