Opinion | Revisiting The Motion ‘Teaching A Noble Profession’!

Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher that will be the biggest honour for me.

Every year 5th September is celebrated as “Teachers Day„ across the nation to honour the role of teachers in shaping our lives. Several schools and colleges organise the events and performances to celebrate the student-teacher bond and express gratitude towards the teachers for their constant support in children’s growth and learning. 5th September also marks the birth anniversary of great and renowned scholar and recipient of Baharat Ratna, first vice president and second president of Independent India-Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishna. Schools and colleges in the Kashmir valley are gearing up to commemorate the Teachers Day as a token to appreciate the contributions and patience of their teachers. Programmes, like cultural and other activities are being conducted to highlight the role and significance of teachers.
The prime role of the teacher is to pave the way for opportunities and success for students.Notably teachers are next to God, they show the right path and directs us how to achieve the goal. Their contribution can never ever be ruled out. They build the nation that is why they are called “Nation Builders”.They lift up the nation and fulfill their dreams like chandriyaan3,(Moon Mission) That is why this profession is also known as prophets profession. Only teachers know to carve raw students into an absolute genius. If the country has great teachers then I am pretty sure that nation can become a superpower within the decade.
I remember my teachers who used to say that teaching is a noble profession and I vaguely remember the punishments that now seem like a sheer blessing to me. Teachers always love their students. They make us better people and prepare us with vital learnings to face the world. They never hate their students but always wish for the good future of their students. Parents only gave us life and it is the teacher who taught us how to live. They nurture us and inculcate the sense of honesty, integrity, and passion to our character. Those who love and respect their teachers can surely achieve excellence in their life. There is no denying the fact that in the past those who offer the respect and love to their teachers (Gurus) can never be despaired.
Generally we discuss the role of teacher on Teachers Day to assess the importance and significance of a good teacher. Teachers obviously put their sincere efforts in building an enlightened society. They act as role models, guides and philosophers. Today teachers’ role has gone beyond teaching, meaning that their role involves counseling students, mentoring students, and teaching them how to apply knowledge in their lives. Teachers are the biggest resources for students.They are like the library for students. They are the resources of information.The knowledge passed by teachers is very trusting for students.
Great teachers have an ability to change lives for the better. They are undoubtedly the most important members of our society. Teachers provide the power of knowledge and education to today’s youth thereby giving them the possibility for a better future. Teachers help to reveal the students best skills and teach valuable life skills as well such as communication, compassion, and presentation. Teacher goes out of his way because he feels proud when his students are successful. Under NEP that makes teachers primary in fostering development because they nurture the country’s future.
On teachers day we disseminate and highlight the role of teacher that is of paramount importance for both the present and the future of a student. In other words, a teacher can be a friend, guide and philosopher. A teacher is not someone who gives the answers out to their kids but is understanding of needs and challenges and gives tools to help other people succeed. During our days we used to change our ways after recognizing that our teacher is approaching Or coming our way, that is the height of respect that we give to our teachers. A Teacher’s role in one’s life can never be ruled out.
On this very particular day we observe this day as a heartfelt tribute to our educators who have  guided and continue to inspire us on our journey to become more informative and knowledgeable individuals.So this day provides us an opportunity for the students and community to express their gratitude and respect for their educators. Thus we came to know that teaching is a noble profession. The world has been illuminated by only those who keep the knowledge- that is power. This knowledge is being disseminated by these esteemed teachers. We have seen via print and electronic media that KAS and IAS qualifiers are being appreciated, encouraged and welcomed. This is only the tireless efforts of these teachers who are always wishing that their students may attain the desired and cherished goal. I offer my sincere greetings to all my teachers who made me what I am today. Happy Teachers Day.
– The writer is a teacher by profession and teaches at BHS Diver Lolab. He can be reached at farhaanqysar@gmail.com