Teachers encourage regular, meaningful reflection in pupils


In the current challenging times, schools make every effort to provide students with a strong background in content knowledge, pedagogical theory, and teaching methods. Many schools also provide students with early field experiences, which expose them to a variety of classrooms and give them practice in lesson planning and instructional delivery. Teachers have an opportunity, working with students, to experience day-to-day life in real classrooms, including all the highs and lows, good days and not-so-good days, and especially the sense of consummation that comes from intensive engagement with students over time. They act as mentors and surpass mere hand-holding or guiding. They’re skilled and accessible practitioners who pass on their knowledge through informal conversation and everyday modeling. Teachers are world-class listeners who are dedicated to developing their unique educational voice, but when needed, they’re willing to push back and disagree with students as well.
One of the primary roles of a teacher is to introduce children at an early age to a wealth of incredible learning opportunities so they are inspired to think about whom they want to be later in life and what they can do today in order to get closer to that goal. BYJU’S, India’s leading Ed-tech company pays tribute to teachers and strongly believes that without dedicated teachers, prosperity and success might only be aspirational ideals. We’ve had some principals across the country tell us how teachers play a critical role in building a good future for their students, and shaping their personalities by transforming them into robust individuals. Read on.
“In today’s demanding world, learning must be conducive and fun-oriented, in a stress-free environment, where every learner can march forward with confidence. Each child must learn and grow academically, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The focus today is to develop skills and values, as well as the right attitude, besides learning academically. With hard work, persistence, and continuous efforts, we can develop our students into independent thinkers and problem solvers, who strive for excellence in and out of their classrooms. For this, teachers play a pivotal role as friends, mentors and guides, standing by their side with the same enthusiasm and vigour. Teachers must be facilitators, constantly working to make learning full fun through activities and real life learning experiences which will help the students grow academically, and also help them develop sufficient confidence to face several challenges in life.”
Ivan Smith, Principal, Columbia Global School Raipur

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“Teachers are one of the most important beings on Earth who help shape the personality of students and guide them in a fruitful direction for their life ahead. In the teaching profession as with most other reputed professions, there is the presence of both good and bad teachers, but very few teachers in the world can be claimed to be wicked. Teachers model good pedagogical practices and leave sufficient space for students to find their own voices, while also encouraging their creativity. Teachers cultivate reflective thinking as a core part of their pedagogy and mentoring process and involve students in the learning process by asking questions, expanding their horizons, and making them feel seen, heard and appreciated.”
Sr. Cicily Joseph, Principal, St Mary’s English Medium Senior Secondary School Dhamtari

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“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. This quote has got a lot to do with creativity. When students start thinking rationally, their spark of creativity shows up in myriad ways. Teachers recognize and appreciate the hidden talents of their wards, and are the true felicitators of learning and developing skills in students. A 21st century teacher should develop higher-order thinking in students, and use a variety of methods in creating an atmosphere of high thinking and creativity.”
Ms. Anupa Sangeeta Lakra, Principal, St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School Dhamtari

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“A teacher is a person with laudable skills for helping his/her pupils learn; guiding, and helping through the way in solving real-life problems. Teachers possess excellent communication skills that help students understand everything and learn with ease. They have several credentials and personalities as per their designation or where they are teaching. Experienced teachers have the perspective to connect the whats and whys of teaching, and are confident in their classroom management and lesson planning. They are able to articulate why they do what they do, and when things go awry, they are strong enough to help students repair and recover.”
Shri S K Namdeo, Principal, Kendriya Vidyalay CMM Jabalpur

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