GREAT TEACHERS by Harendrasinh A. Rathod, Dr. Nilesh kumar Gopal das Joshi (good books to read for 12 year olds TXT) 📕

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Chapter 1 Five Iconic Teacher’s In The Indian History

 

 

5 Iconic Teacher’s In The Indian History 

 

India has been a haven of knowledge and wisdom. Since, time immortal, teaching has been one of the noblest and enriching professions where a teacher shapes the calibre, ignite the imagination, instil a love for learning, and brightens the future of an individual. Indian history has been blessed to witness iconic teachers who have made a mark for themselves by contributing to intellectual, social, and spiritual levels. They have transformed lives, open horizons of great possibilities, bought intellectual revolutions and pushed India to newer heights. Of all the noble souls, we remember famous five, this Teacher’s Day. 

Valmiki

The Indian history revered Valmiki as the Adi Kavi (first poet) for writing the epic Ramayana. Ramayana, written by Valmiki is composed of 24000 shlokas, and 7 kandas, including Uttara Kanda. It is consists of 480002 words. By penning down Ramayana, Valmiki imparts to the human population the invaluable teachings of loving and respecting your family, the importance of siblings relationship, differentiating between right and wrong, and the most important lesson of the victory of good over evil. 

Guru Dronacharya

The epic Mahabharata states that Dronacharya was the guru of Kauravas and Pandavas. He was the master of advanced military arts, including Astras. Therefore, he was appointed by the princes’ great grandfather, Bheeshmapitahmah to educate them about archery and warfare. Legends state that Arjun was Guru Dronacharya’s favoured pupil because he was the most dedicated, hardworking, and naturally talented. Arjun surpassed Drona’s expectations in many challenges. And, he paid his homage by assiduously serving his teacher, Dronacharya. 

Chanakya

Chanakya, also popularly known as Kautilya was an Indian teacher, philosopher, jurist and royal advisor to king Chandragupta Maurya of Magadha Empire. In the history of the world, he is the best teacher and strategist to be born and raised in the soil of India. He wrote two books, namely ‘Arthashastra’ and ‘Neetishastra’(called as Chanakya Niti) are highly regarded in the field of Economics and Politics.

 

 

 

These books discuss monetary and fiscal policies, welfare and international relations, and strategies of war in details. 

Savitribhai Phule:

Savitribhai Phule is one of the greatest icons of social reforms in India. She along with her husband Jyotirao Phule pioneered the cause of girl education in India, and in 1948 founded the country’s first girl school in Pune which was a revolutionary step in the Indian education. She was also a noted poet. She has fought extensively of the rights of the girls and women bringing about a progressive change at both educational and social front. Therefore, history remembers her as an inspiring teacher and a great soul! 

 

 

 

Rabindranath Tagore:

Tagore is a noted Indian poet and teacher. He is well known for his scholar-like excellence. Home educated, he advocated learning by activities as a map to develop the physical and mental capabilities of a child. His methods include teachings through tours and trips, narrations, debates, discussions, heuristic method, etc. It can be said he was a staunch believer and promotor of outdoor and practical teachings. The educational development of children was close to his heart. 

Even in the present times, their work continues to inspire millions. The knowledge and wisdom of these 5 great teachers have paved the way for educated India. 

Chapter 2 The 7 qualities of an outstanding physics teacher

 

The 7 qualities of an outstanding physics teacher

 

Educational rockstar

All the excellent physics teachers are great communicators who draw the attention of their students without fail. Why, because they are witty, humorous and confident when they teach physics. Take Professor Walter Lewin, for example, whose videos have received more than 50 million views on YouTube, collectively.

Real world examples

There are innumerable teachers who merely repeat what's in the textbook and then there are few, who make physics fun and accessible through analogies plucked from daily life.

 

 

Paul G. Hewitt has a unique approach to teaching physics that focuses on the ideas rather than the often daunting mathematics. He has believed that with a strong conceptual foundation, students are better equipped to understand the equations and formulas later.

 

 

Passion for it

 

A good physics teacher has not only deep knowledge about the subject but also desire to pass it on to others. Richard Feynman had once said, "I find that teaching and the students keep life going, and I would never accept any position in which somebody has invented a happy situation for me where I don't have to teach. Never!"

 

 

To this day, Feynman is mostly remembered not because he was a great scientist but because he was an extraordinary teacher who became guide for his students in time of trouble. He used to say, "teach them to doubt, to think, to question, to make mistakes, to learn from their mistakes and most importantly, to have fun in their learning."

 

 

Adaptable

 

All the good physics teachers listen well, focus on collaboration with their students and adapt to new teaching methods. Sal(man) Khan from Khan Academy is an example who's determined to teach by using technology. Also, Professors Walter Lewin and Gilbert Strang from MIT have adjusted well even in old age.

 

Gilbert Strang

 

 

Approachability

 

Every good physics teacher is friendly and approachable. Furthermore, he/she is not afraid of doubts, problems and/or feedback from their students. In fact, the good teacher is forever ready to struggle with questions, also taking their students as partners! Walter Lewin, for example, used to accept questions on Quora. Now, he is more available on YouTube and replies to questions in comments. He is 83 years old.

 

 

Candle in the dark

 

In early 1980, H.C. Verma joined the Patna Science College as a lecturer. He found that the students were uninterested in physics because it was too difficult. Also, there weren't any textbooks available in the Indian market which were even remotely relatable.

 

 

Thus, a young Professor Verma set about to solve the problem of his students. Ten years later, in 1992, a new book by the name, 'concepts of physics' was published and it became an instant favorite in India. To this day, the book is being used by many science and engineering aspirants. Professor Verma became and burned like candle, illuminating the darkened lives of incurious physics students.

 

 

Self development

 

A bad physics teacher will often beat around the bush in order to hide the fact that he/she does not know. On the other hand, all the good physics teachers accept that they don't know and/or that they're wrong, and moreover, they want to continue to learn. 

 

Chapter 3 Eight greatest Indian teachers of all times

8 greatest Indian teachers of all times

September 5 -- the birth date of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan -- is celebrated as Teachers' Day. Have a look at the finest teachers who made India great.

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''Agood teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others" - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk

Teaching is one of the most noble professions. It is a career which not only helps a child gain knowledge about various subjects and domains, but also helps a child recognise his strengths and weaknesses, helping him/her to become a better human being. India has a deep rooted history as far as the field of education is concerned and the contribution, talent and skills of our very own educationalists, teachers and lecturers have been acknowledged globally.

September 5, the birth date of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, is celebrated as Teacher's Day. Have a look at the finest teachers who made India great and who have left evergreen marks in the field of education.

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

His birthday is celebrated as Teacher's Day in India He was the first Vice President and the second President of the country Taught at Madras Presidency College, University of Mysore He earned high acknowledgement as a teacher of the most difficult concepts of philosophy Laid great emphasis on spiritual education Whenever he used to teach students at his home, he used to welcome them himself, offer them tea and even see them off to the door Once few students asked him if they could celebrate his birthday, he replied, "Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if September 5 is observed as Teachers' Day."

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Scientist and India's 11th President He was a huge advocate of education as the primary driving force of personal growth He believed that apart from holding a mere academic degree, a student should also enhance his personal skills and calibre which are utilised more in shaping an individual's career and life He was a guest lecturer at IIM Shillong, Ahmedabad, and Indore and an honorary fellow of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore He taught IT at the IIIT, Hyderabad and technology at Banaras Hindu University and Anna University.

Chanakya

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Also known as Kautilya, he is the first famous Indian scholar He served as a professor of political science and economics at the Takshila University (in the Punjab province of Pakistan). He later became a teacher at the same university His two famous books are Arthshastra and Neetishastra

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Founder of Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movements of the Vedic tradition He was a well-known scholar of the Vedic lore and Sanskrit language Worked towards promotion of equal rights for women, such as the right to education and reading of Indian scriptures His commentary on the Vedas from Vedic Sanskrit in Sanskrit as well as in Hindi is quite famous

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