16 May 2010

'Teachers Day'

"Good teachers impart good education. Great teachers groom their students to become leaders. Ordinary teachers direct us along the right path, but great teachers inspire us to seek our own path. They encourage us to discover our talents. "

Teaching by no means is an easy task, it takes a real person to hold the attention of 50 odd people. Handling kids, teaching them, making them understand what you have to say and at the end of the day, leaving them with something solid. I think an astronaut’s life is a lot easier. I truly admire all these men and women who have walked into my life, taught me something, and made me realize a lot of other things.

I would be lying if I said I love all my teachers. I’ve been extremely picky and choosy about whom I choose to emulate. Call it attitude or arrogance, I firmly believe that there are very very few teachers who stand out in a crowd. They’re the real stars of the education system. A teacher in my terms is not somebody who gives you marks, corrects your assignments and reprimands you when you go wrong, but a person who mentors you, guides you, and makes you see things from the ‘right’ perspective.

I love English teachers, to put it succinctly, any teacher who speaks good English! I think this is the single most defining factor in me picking my teachers :p My English teacher in School, Teacher Nina is my greatest inspiration in life. There was this mystical aura surrounding her. The way she spoke, carried herself, teaching style. I mean, everything was just different from the rest of the lot. She was the one inspired me to write. She was an absolute critic, but made sure your article has no errors whatsoever. The right choice of words, the annotations, punctuations, everything had to be there in the right place! If the compliments I get for my writing style are meant to be true, the credit goes to this very lady! I have lost contact since she continue her Masters in UM, but I sincerely hope she’s doing really well wherever she is!

I’m scared of mathematics is no understatement. The very mention of the subject sends chills down my spine. Mathematics is still by all means my most daunting subject. Sometimes, I feel that the math textbook actually taunts me: “Ah! Here you come.. Let’s see how far you go today”. I know many people on the other side of the fence too.

A part from it, in campus i know the true 'campus life' with the sir that want we call him as 'teech'.. he is one of the psycho person.. all that he want must be on time or 'i will deducted your mark..' the best things is he teach us to work hard and i enjoy his class coz every presentation he teach us to support each other.. "clapped"...

Mr. Ashaari, who is the youngest lecturer that i ever had. the whole class pays attention when he talks. he discusses everything with us. he like to tell his story before start the class. many of my friends told that they are bored to hear story from sir three times a week but i don't think so. I've really enjoyed in his classes...

All of them mentioned above, have made an indelible mark on my life.
Here’s wishing you all a very Happy Teachers Day! I salute all you great men and women, who’ve been instrumental in designing the lives of so many students!