As a someone who grew up in a small town Lamka ( South Manipur) during the 80s and 90s , life is not so complicated or complex. School life , particularly till 10th class is the most memorable in one's life , as far as I am concern. Besides memory of classmates , events and incidents, anecdotes, one interesting memory would be the variety of teachers for each subjects we have. I would admit, some teachers are real fun, some are real 'scary', some really do impact your life. Punishment was common, like beating with use of stick and writing a sentence a thousand times etc. I have had it all !!
I don't like Maths, so I don't like the Maths teacher. And I think most mathematics teachers don't like me ! In the sense they would focus mostly on those who are good in Maths in the class. Yes, english class is nice. But history is boring ( perhaps i would have had some inclination or interest had those history books have some history about Manipur or my own land and its people). Economic was interesting- but alas it was just an 'ádditional'- optional subject. Teachers in higher education were altogether a different lot.
One most common question one asked a child is "what will you be when you grew up". The answer in most case would be "A TEACHER". Indeed Teacher(s) are one human who inspire you, you want to be like them! Yes, I had always wanted to be a teacher. For me thats one of the very few profession I can think of in those days. The others are engineer, doctor, or office clerk !
Indeed I had the privilege to be one. sometime between 1997-2000. It was a very peaceful job. The most enjoyable part of being a teacher is seeing a child grow under your own eyes. It is very fulfilling when students "learn"something from you, through you. Their curious eyes, unending questions ( and students think you know everything!) always remain in my mind. Every morning when you are greeted with such an innocence, makes you forget your woes and worries.
There is the difficult part too. A teacher needed to be tip-top - on time, formal, and well dressed! You cannot be sitting idle in front of the students. The students must be made to be active all day ( thus the teacher) S/he cannot be at fault. S/he must know - all, Phew !
Teaching is something that is considered one of the easiest job or the simplest . It is so wrong. It is one hell of a tough job.
PostScript: One big learning from my teaching days is that one can understand the character , behaviour, attitude, overall performance of a child from his/her upbringing , family background and social environment.
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I don't like Maths, so I don't like the Maths teacher. And I think most mathematics teachers don't like me ! In the sense they would focus mostly on those who are good in Maths in the class. Yes, english class is nice. But history is boring ( perhaps i would have had some inclination or interest had those history books have some history about Manipur or my own land and its people). Economic was interesting- but alas it was just an 'ádditional'- optional subject. Teachers in higher education were altogether a different lot.
One most common question one asked a child is "what will you be when you grew up". The answer in most case would be "A TEACHER". Indeed Teacher(s) are one human who inspire you, you want to be like them! Yes, I had always wanted to be a teacher. For me thats one of the very few profession I can think of in those days. The others are engineer, doctor, or office clerk !
Indeed I had the privilege to be one. sometime between 1997-2000. It was a very peaceful job. The most enjoyable part of being a teacher is seeing a child grow under your own eyes. It is very fulfilling when students "learn"something from you, through you. Their curious eyes, unending questions ( and students think you know everything!) always remain in my mind. Every morning when you are greeted with such an innocence, makes you forget your woes and worries.There is the difficult part too. A teacher needed to be tip-top - on time, formal, and well dressed! You cannot be sitting idle in front of the students. The students must be made to be active all day ( thus the teacher) S/he cannot be at fault. S/he must know - all, Phew !
Teaching is something that is considered one of the easiest job or the simplest . It is so wrong. It is one hell of a tough job.
PostScript: One big learning from my teaching days is that one can understand the character , behaviour, attitude, overall performance of a child from his/her upbringing , family background and social environment.
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