An Ideal Teacher


"Teachers are here, teachers are there, 

But good teachers are very rare." 


Teachers are nation-builders. They have a great influence on the mind of young students. The minds of students are like clean states on which anything good or bad can be written. Teachers can make or mar the lives of their students by giving them good or bad instructions. An ideal teacher is devoted to his subject. He prepares himself well for teaching his students. He takes extra pains to keep himself well informed about the latest development in his subject. He is a learned person. He tries to share his knowledge with others. An ideal teacher practices what he preaches. His own conduct is a shining example to others. He does not have two faces. He is like an open look. He is a source of inspiration to his students. He guides his students on the right path. He makes them conscious of their duties and responsibilities. He prepares his students for the more difficult part of later life. An ideal teacher is not proud or boastful. He believes in simple living and high thinking.

He does not run after money. He wants to spread knowledge. He maintains a high standard of teaching. He sharpens the mind of his students. He advises the students to remain disciplined. He does not give up his principles. An ideal teacher is not at all rude. He is a picture of humility. He is ever ready to do something for the welfare of others. He is an asset to his country. An ideal teacher can change his students into ideal citizens. But it is a pity that ideal teachers are very rare. Teachers these days are taking a keen interest in politics and trade union activities. Sometimes teachers go on strikes. Like ideal students, ideal teachers are also very rare.