Teacher as a Change Agent and Nation Builder !

Teacher as a Change Agent and a Nation Builder

                                     The first and foremost responsibility of the teacher is ,his relationship with his students. His job remain confined to delivering a set of lectures or more 'coverage to syllabus'. What is called a revolution in education- "changed in objectives, in content, in teaching methods, in programmes, in the selection and professional operation of teachers and organisation. 'The primary objective should be to treat each individual students as an end in himself and to give him the widest opportunity to develop his skills, abilities and potentialities to the full.

                                        Dewey addresses his view of the self as being dynamic. Teachers being dynamic have the capability to acquire the quality of plasticity. Plasticity is "the ability to learn from experience; the power to retain from one experience something which is of avail in coping with the difficulties of a later situation." He adds that ' interest , concern, mean that self and world and engaged with each other in a developing situation' and that 'personal attitudes' towards thinking and acting in the world point the image of teachers as active agents of change. Based on Dewey's concept of interest and concern as well as 'plasticity' and 'personal attitudes' , a learning model was developed as part of teaching.

Dewey's learning model.

                                             The role of teacher in building a nation cannot be ignored. It is they who influence the immature minds of the youth and tries to mould the living stuffs into various forms. The nation's future depends upon them. Hence they are the most important part of the society. In the past teachers where considered respectable figures even by the kings and the emperors, because teachers were only there to guide and advice then in the hour of crisis. They were the true benefactors of the society. With the change in time they have lost their dignity to an extent. Still, they are considered as the backbone of a nation and society.

                                            Teachers are the real guides of the students. with their deep knowledge of the subject and teaching techniques they can impart valuable information to the students. Teachers play a cardinal role in the building up of a character of the next generation. The essence of teachers as nation builders cannot be over emphasised. Good teachers need to be themselves constantly seeking knowledge, be of good character, have high motivation and be creative , innovative and efficient in their teaching strategies. The good deeds of teachers are great , because of them , we will grow to become knowledgeable people who will be use to the society, religion and our country.