ROLE OF
TEACHERS IN
NATION
BUILDING
(Shaping Minds, Building Futures)
EDUCATION IN NATION BUILDING
Chanakya stated that “Teacher is the Maker of
● Teachers areNation”
the future
. builders of our country, they are
the providers of knowledge and wisdom. They are the
basic source of education for most of the people of the
country and they are the ones who build the future of the
nation.
● Teachers have a vital role in nation building because the
future is totally in their hands. They choose to be the
fortune builders of the country.
● Teachers are guiding force for students and real nation
builders with sheer perseverance and patience, a teacher
A TEACHER
Few characteristics of the roles that our teachers play every single
day:
Making the children ready for a challenging
life – it starts at a very early age, the teachers
take the kids away from their parents for a few
hours and teach them in a total different
environment
Literacy and wisdom – The teachers not only
make the child literate so that he/she can earn
enough to have a normal lifestyle, they also
provide words of wisdom every day which shape
the personality of the child
A friend, philosopher and guide – Today we
can see that teachers have moved on from the
A TEACHER
Well-wishers – No other job makes a person
worried if a child’s parent is divorced, a drunk or
a wife abuser. Teachers are the ones who have
full knowledge of the child’s life, the environment
back home, his mindset and his capabilities.
Nation builder – A nation comprises of the
children way more than adults. The children are
the future and the teachers are the ones who are
getting them ready for their task. With optimum
education, wisdom, exposure and resources, the
teachers are building the nation for tomorrow
brick by brick and the foundation is so solid that
TEACHER
GREATEST TEACHERS
“A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light
the way for others.” Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
● The role of teachers in the building of nation cannot be ignored. It is they who
influence the immature minds of youth and tries to mould the living stuff into
various forms. It is they on who depends the future of nation.Hence,they are
the most important part of society.
● In the past, teachers were considered respectable figures even by the kings
and the emperors, because only teachers were there to guide and advice
them in hours of crisis. They were the true benefactors of society. With the
change of time they lost their dignity to some extent. Still, they are considered
QUALITIES OF A GOOD
TEACHER
1. Mastery of subject
Qualities of a Good Teacher 2. Understanding the learner
3. Confidence
Professional
4. Compassion
Qualities
5. Planning
6. Mentorship
7. Community involvement
8. Teaching skills and
methods
Personal
Qualities 1. Passion
2. Good sense of humor
3. Values and attitudes
4. Patience
5. Communication Skills
MULTI-FACETED TASK
The multi-faceted role of a
teacher includes being an
● Educator,
● Mentor,
● Facilitator,
● Motivator,
● Role model, and
● Guide
in students' academic,
personal, and character
development.
ROLE OF TEACHER AS BUILDING
NATION
● Citizens build a nation, but there cannot be active citizens in the society if they
are not properly molded from an early age, as parents and teachers or
educators fulfill this role.
● The role of teachers as an agent of change, promoting, understanding and
tolerance has become more obvious today. This places enormous
responsibilities on teachers who participate in the moulding of the character
and minds of the new generation.
● Teachers are the real guide of the students. With their deep knowledge of the
subject and teaching technique they can impart valuable information to the
students. They can guide them towards noble deeds, studies, health, and
cleanliness and above all the moral values of life.
SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
Fostering Social Modeling Values Community
Awareness Engagement
Civic Participation Global Citizenship
CHALLENGES FACED BY TEACHERS IN 21st
CENTURY
● Become lifelong learners
● Keep in touch with disciplinary knowledge as
learners will have access to the latest
information
● Learn new technologies regularly as every
machine is updated every few months
● Degrees won’t matter much but the
performance will count
● Compete with global teaching community to
TRANSFORMING STUDENTS MINDSET
● Adapting to Change: In the digital age,
teachers guide students to embrace change as
a constant. By cultivating adaptability, they
encourage students to approach new
technologies, challenges, and opportunities with
an open mind, fostering a mindset primed for
lifelong learning and growth.
● Navigating Information Overload:
Teachers equip students with critical
thinking skills to navigate the vast ocean
of digital information. They teach students
to assess sources, discern credible
information, and think critically about
content, enabling them to become
informed, discerning digital citizens..
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, being a teacher is so much more than just
teaching the subject.
● It is a complex, multifaceted role that requires a combination
of skills, experience, and empathy.
● Effective teaching requires the ability to connect with students,
adapt to changing circumstances, understand the social and
emotional challenges facing students today, and being a
lifelong learner.
● Only by embracing all of these aspects of teaching can we
To Conclude
● Teacher is the most vital single factor in the system of education.
● He/she is the backbone of society. So Robert Green Ingersoll has said
“A good school master is worth a thousand priests”. Thus, if the
students are the future of nation, the teachers are the builders of nation.
They are sole means to save a nation and even the globe from the spirit
of disillusionment, dissatisfaction and dehumanization, which drag
mankind towards destruction.
● The teacher is a superior guide. At the background of every great man, a
good teacher is there who kindled enthusiasm, fostered confidence and
guided him to the way of progress.
● Therefore it is teacher who strengthens the foundation of students from
the very beginning and plays important role in building a beautiful and
civilized society.
“TRUE BUILDER OF NATION IS A PRECIOUS GIFT TO MANKIND
