sep11,2012
recently i had gone to gmr degree college to interact with the faculty (08sep2012) on the invitation of dr kva naidu principal of the college.
am xpected to highlight the differences in perceiving the teachers role now and in the past.
when i joined as teacher of maths at mrs avn college vizag in 1959,society,students etc had appreciation and respect for a teacher.it was not just a job but we used to feel that we are serving the society that was appreciated.teacher had ego... of his own and his word accepted and honored without any hesitation.no way to question one's teacher.
today the situation is totally different.the corporate colleges only pay handsome salaries for its teachers.aided college teachers are paid ugc scale pay ,considerably high in contrast together with several sops.
teachers in unaided colleges not only get meager salaries but also no other benefits.consequently they remain frustrated.
thus they perform their duties in trying circumstances
however, as they have joined on their free will,they need to redefine their role in tune with the changing scenario.
i suggested that::.
1.they cant have the bloated ego that the teachers of yore had and acquire humility in dealing with the students of this generation.
2.avoid value judgement of the students on one's observation in his class or performance in his subject or poor attendance.instead. become a counselor and mentor for such students who do not impress you.
3.do not expect all the students(who have access to latest knowledge info than his teacher) to accept you as the BEST and give scope for you to improve and meet the xpectations of your pupils.
4.society may not consider your work and recognise your contribution .you draw your own measures to ascertain your attempts to serve the community.
5.mindset of a teacher needs to be changed to suit the times in which he lives.
40 min xposition by me was followed by scintillating q & a session for 80 min.
