Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara |
Guru Sakshat Param Brahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namaha ||
The Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Sloka is a well-known prayer that explains the greatness of a Guru and is recited every day by students in India. One of the purest and most deeply inspirational relationships is between a devoted teacher and a willing student.
Mutual respect and trust bond cannot be built in a day.
The key to a warm and pleasant beautiful relationship between teacher and student is the mutual respect and trust they share. This sort of solid bond takes time and energy and a lot of extra miles of walking. It is challenging and needs patience but once it blossoms it is the most beautiful and deeply inspirational bonding that lasts a lifetime.
‘WIN WIN’ situation for both.
Each can bring the best out of each other- releasing the best potential that each of them holds, thus fostering the students’ best academic success and the best teaching strength of a teacher. It is primarily bringing out the best version of both the teacher and the taught. It is a ‘Win-Win’ situation for both. The learning potential of every student in the classroom is maximized as they strengthen this beautiful bond.
Unfurl each other’s potential
When students recognise the values of the Gurus’ teachings, they find a connection with them. When they love the engaging lessons and the attention they get from the teachers they get stimulated to take ownership in the learning process. The teachers too understand that the key to releasing student potential is to develop respectful, positive relationships with their students beginning on the first day of the school. When both the teacher and the students comprehend their love, affection and respect for each other nothing gets in between the two. The only thing that emerges is constructive learning and creativity.
Unfurl each other’s potential
When students recognise the values of the Gurus’ teachings, they find a connection with them. When they love the engaging lessons and the attention they get from the teachers they get stimulated to take ownership in the learning process. The teachers too understand that the key to releasing student potential is to develop respectful, positive relationships with their students beginning on the first day of the school. When both the teacher and the students comprehend their love, affection and respect for each other nothing gets in between the two. The only thing that emerges is constructive learning and creativity.
A good relationship between the teacher and the student is an antidote to various stresses
Positive student–teacher relationships also help students avoid behavioural issues, have better mental health, have higher self-esteem and self-worth, and maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. On the other hand, negative teacher-student relationships are stressful for both teachers and students. Students, as they mature and develop, face several pressures. Hence, good interactions between students and teachers can counteract these issues. For a teacher, certain children might be incredibly hard and difficult to manage. It may be difficult for an educator who is psychologically and physically worn out to maintain a positive teacher-student connection.
Teachers need to take care of their mental health and wellbeing.
Like other professions in demanding situations, teachers too face greater stress. Collaboration and communication between teachers and their superiors as well as between teachers and students must be strengthened if teachers are to improve their abilities to work with students and reduce feelings of stress. If teachers are confident in their ability to manage challenging situations and develop strong relationships with others, they are more likely to establish high-quality environments that enhance students’ performance.
Parents and Teachers must work together as allies.
The best tip for school success is to make sure that parents and teachers are working together as close well-wishers. Teachers must listen to parents to build partnerships with them, and parents must take the time to comprehend teachers’ perspectives. Sometimes both parents and instructors are guilty of disregarding the viewpoints of the other. However, leaving aside everything helping children become responsible, safe, and successful must be the ultimate objective for both parents and the school.
Dr G. S. Matharoo
Chairman
Prudence Group of Schools