Teacher

Teacher

 

God understood our thirst for knowledge, and our need to be led by someone wiser; 
He needed a heart of compassion, of encouragement, and patience; 
Someone who would accept the challenge regardless of the opposition; 
Someone who could see potential and believe in the best in others . . . 
So He made Teachers.

 

                In education, a teacher is one who helps students or pupils, often in a school, as well as in a family, religious or community setting. A teacher is an acknowledged guide or helper in processes of learning. A teacher's role may vary between cultures. Academic subjects are emphasized in many societies, but a teacher's duties may include instruction in craftsmanship or vocational training, spirituality, civics, community roles, or life skills. In modern schools and most contemporary occidental societies, where scientific pedagogy is practiced, the teacher is defined as a specialized profession on the same level as many other professions.

 

                In Hinduism the spiritual teacher is known as a guru. Traditionally, a spiritual seeker would revere his or her guru highly, and demonstrate utmost submission and humility through menial service in order to prove worthy to be a recipient of the knowledge the guru has attained by initiation practices. There are many sayings on the teacher like "Guru devo bhava" (Guru is God), which reflects of the esteem associated with a guru's role.

 

                In the Latter Day Saint movement the teacher is an office in the Aaronic priesthood, while in Tibetan Buddhism the teachers of Dharma in Tibet are most commonly called a Lama. A Lama who has through phowa and siddhi consciously determined to be reborn, often many times, in order to continue their Bodhisattva vow is called a Tulku.

 

                There are many concepts of teachers in Islam, ranging from mullahs (the teachers at madrassas) to ulemas.

 

                A Rabbi is generally regarded as the Jewish spiritual teacher.

 

                Guru is composed of the syllables 'gu' and 'ru', the former signifying 'darkness', and the latter signifying 'the destroyer of that [darkness]', hence a guru is one characterized as someone who dispels spiritual ignorance (darkness), with spiritual illumination (light).

 

                For many formative years, teachers are one of the most important adults in a child's life - and yet for much of the time we take them for granted.

 

                Teaching is arguably one of the least appreciated professions. Year after year, teachers are responsible for educating and guiding our youth to grow and prosper; however, they continue to be unappreciated by parents, school boards, and quite honestly…students.

 

                Traditionally we remember to show our appreciation for our child's teacher either during "Teacher Appreciation Week" or at the end of the school year. But there is nothing to stop you letting your teachers knows how much you appreciate them at any time of the year!

                A quick "thank you" note or email takes a moment to write and send but the pleasure it gives is enormous.

 

                If a doctor, lawyer, or dentist had 40 people in his office at one time, all of whom had different needs, and some of whom didn't want to be there and were causing trouble, and the doctor, lawyer, or dentist, without assistance, had to treat them all with professional excellence for nine months, then he might have some conception of the classroom teacher's job. 

                I don't really know whether people will like my writing or not but all I would want them all to know is that my teachers have been the best guide to me all these years I have lived.