TEACHERS ARE INDISPENSABLE

A classroom teacher plays an indispensable role in the formation of the personality of a

student. Students spend a longer period of a day in a school amongst their peers. Teachers
are the adult guidance available to them in such environment. The influence of the teachers
plays a major role in the evolution of character of a student. That is why it is said that
TEACHERS ARE INDISPENSABLE. Without their effective guidance and support it is
almost impossible for a student to transform into a better human-being.

Teachers are a symbol of authority. Students respect this authority they hold and follow their
lead without question. Teachers contribute to the effective development of a student through
their teachings and values. They emphasise the importance of knowledge and discipline.
They identify the strengths and weaknesses of a student and help them to excel in their
chosen field. With experience, a good teacher is quick to recognize psychological issues of a
student and takes adequate steps to help the student overcome it.

Teachers imbibe good qualities like co-operation, patience, perseverance, tolerance and
discipline in a student by providing a stimulating and well-ordered classroom climate which
nourishes these qualities.

Teachers also play a very major role in the life of a student. That of a FRIEND. There is a
very special bond between the two and a good teacher effectively wins the confidence of a
student thereby encouraging the student to share their thoughts and problems with them.

An average student in the hands of a good teacher can perform well in all aspects. That is the
power a teacher. Teacher is the first inspiration of every child.

We all know that Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday is celebrated as Teachers Day. I
would like to share with you how this came about.

Coming from an extremely humble background, Dr Radhakrishnan began his teaching career
at the Madras Presidency College. He slowly rose to the level of becoming first VICE
PRESIDENT and second PRESIDENT of the country.

After he was elected as President of India some of his students and friends asked him if they
could celebrate his birthday.
His reply was this: "Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if 5
September is observed as Teachers' Day."

The best lesson that we can learn from our great teachers is that we should always be humble
in life.