For the children staying on streets in the poor countries, one can start school system to impart basic knowledge at times suitable to the children and their families. In this we encounter objections from the parents as the children are also their source of income. There is a ban on child labour by the world health organization as well as world labour organization. But these are only agencies to pass some directions, which actually are to be implemented by the families and parents from the poorer sections of the society, which they do not implement for their own economic reason. The local governments also find it difficult to follow the direction, as mostly they do not have any genuine concern, and above all this aspect is never their priority. The meetings and seminars against child labour takes place, usually with a bang in big hotel auditoriums, with non governmental organizations. The need is not to host meetings or seminars, but to educate the families and their children the importance of education with some sacrifice. The need, therefore, is to implement the idea at the grass root level with genuine dedication. The result of these concerted actions can be seen not immediately, but over a period of long time.
Teaching is a passion, and my experience as a teacher has been beautiful, emotional and fulfilling. Over the years, I’ve watched the student – teacher equation evolve: From Guru, as all-knowing to Guru as friend and equal, as someone who doesn’t always know the best. Today’s teacher and the learner are partners in the process of teaching and learning. We inspire, motivate and learn from each other; if I don’t know, I can admit it to my students. The teacher is only a facilitator; one who will help the student grow, become a self-learner. The teacher is only one of many sources. Not infrequently, there is a role reversal. With children being so tech-savy, often I am the student and they are my teachers. Has teaching changes the way I think ? Yes, most certainly. My students have shown me how to manage time. I marvel at how deftly they juggle sports, academics, dance, and theatre, for instance. I have learnt how to accept failure as I see my students taking success and failure with equan...
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