The Human Dimension of Being a Teacher- Paiker Seemav
July 8: I have taught in different schools for many years. This article came from my classroom experiences.What Are We Teaching About Being Human?We are not all called to be teachers; it is an extraordinary calling. Krishan was the most fantastic teacher of all, and he bestowed upon some of us the gift of this vocation. There is a human dimension to this vocation, which is critical to achieving success.Teaching is about the holistic development of the child, not just the impartation of knowledge and skills. It takes certain exceptional qualities to nurture children into responsible, positive, and productive world citizens. Therefore, as teachers, if we do not possess attributes such as compassion, understanding, and love, we do injustice to the children whom we are required to ...
