“If
someone asks me a question, ‘What is it you see when you look out the window
that is visible but not yet seen by others’ I will answer, ‘I see a world
filled with people with a huge potential lying untapped. If I can identify
their strengths and inspire them to unlock their potential, I feel that I have
made a difference in the world.’” —Professor M.S. Rao
On
November 16, 2020, I delivered a guest lecture to MBA students of an eminent
business school in India. In the Q&A session, one of the questions was asked
about the qualities essential for educators to inspire students. The list is
lengthy. Here are some qualities the educators must have to become successful. Educators
must be ethical. They must lead by example. They must inspire their students
with their character and commitment. They must convert information into
knowledge and share it with students with anecdotes, examples, and
illustrations. They must learn, unlearn, and relearn constantly. They must show
the location of fish rather than teaching the art of catching the fish because
the present generation of students is smart enough to learn the art and craft
of catching the fish.
Currently,
students are much smarter and brilliant than teachers because they can access
information from the internet. Therefore, teachers must research regularly and
innovate their teaching and training methodologies as per the changing times
and technologies especially in the post-coronavirus world to stay relevant and
competent.
Teachers are gemologists with unique expertise,
mindset, toolset, and skillset. They are blessed with a unique ability to identify
the gems. They must identify the passions and talents of students to guide them
in specific careers and groom them as global leaders. They must ensure that the
career ladder of the students is leaning on the right side of the wall. To go
further, they must serve as ladders for students.
“Nobody
can teach you the art and craft of teaching. Teaching is a passion that comes
from within.” —Professor M.S. Rao
References
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