Paragraph On Teaching as a Profession
Teaching is one of the oldest professions in the world. It is certainly one of the noblest ones. The teacher once called a guru, always enjoyed not only the patronage but also the reverence of the state. In those days teaching was a private affair. “Teachers are the guardians of civilization”, says Bertrand Russell. The art of teaching in modern times has undergone a revolutionary change. It has become highly specialized. Formerly, the success of a teacher depended on his personal skill. But today every teacher has to take training in teaching. There are a good number of teaching methods. A teacher must know them and apply them in the classroom situation. Nowadays, teaching aids are there: A teacher, to make his lesson lively and attractive, must use various teaching materials and aids in the class. He has a lot of functions to do. He guides, explains, and demonstrates. He keeps his pupils awake and discovers the treasure hidden in each student. As a nation-builder, his importance is no less than that of a political leader. But in our society, teachers are neglected. Steps should be taken immediately to make teaching as a profession honorable, dignified, and respectable. Aristotle said, “Those who educate children are more honored than even their parents; for these only give them life; those the art of living well.”
