Teaching As A Noble Profession

Introduction:
Teaching is known as a noble profession. It is rightly so. In the past, a teacher was a
man of great learning and knowledge. He was held in great esteem for his freedom of
ideas and independence of judgment.
Aristotle and Socrates were great teachers. A good teacher is example for his students
and build their character.They were held in great esteem by their
pupils and masses. Now- a-days teaching has become a profession of public service. A
teacher does not enjoy freedom of ideas. He is supposed to teach what his employers
want him to teach. The materialism of modern world has also affected the attitude of
the teacher toward his students. However, of all professions, it is still most respectable
profession. A good teacher is still loved and liked by his students.

Why people like teaching:
The profession of teaching is liked and loved for the following reasons.

Good Teacher example for students:
A good teacher influences the mind of his students. He shapes and molds his conduct
and behavior. He inspires him to do acts of nobility and goodness. The old teachers
were respected by their students for their humble. They were
morally very good. A teacher in the modern world should also be charged with moral
spirit and inspire students. He must be a model of excellence for them. He must be a
friend, philosopher and guide to his students. He must build vision of students “to
greatness.” It is under the influence of good teachers that great leaders, statesman and
scholars have born in the world. A good teacher knows the psychology of his students
and moulds his character not by sermons but by suggestive methods.

Teachers are Men of great Knowledge:
The teachers are men of learning and knowledge. They are men of sound judgment.
They are liked by people for their scholarship, wisdom and mature ideas. They have
zest for learning and wise ideas for pupils. A teacher’s job does not end with the class
work. He inspires and guides his students day and night. He teaches the pupils to face
the hardships of life squarely. He teaches them to remain cool and calm in every
situation. He teaches them value of culture. He helps them to become good citizens. He
prepares them for future life.

Now-a-days teaching is a way of earning money:
Teaching is a lucrative profession now-a-days. A teacher teaches the boy for sometime
and leaves his place of teaching after teaching a few hours. He is imbued with material
spirit. He runs after tuitions and tries to make himself well off. This is not wrong to
some extent. Every one has right to make his life materially comfortable. But a teacher
job is different from other members of society. He has to build a nation. He must stay in
the college and school to build and shape the character of his students.

Qualities of a good teacher:
The teaching profession lends dignity and respect to the teachers.  Even in this commercial
society, the teachers are loved and respected by their students. The students who make
progress in different fields of life bow to their teachers respectfully when they visit
their office chamber. They pay full respect to them in their difficulties and hardships.
Modern teacher has no doubt lost his respect and dignity in society owing to his loose
habits. He is not now a man cultured habits. He is not disciplined. His habits are low and
shallow. In order to rebuild his image, a teacher must rise above petty ideas. He must
rise above religious bias, sectarian feelings and narrow mindedness. He must be a man
of lofty ideas.