A TRIBUTE TO MY TEACHERS
My school, Japan International School gave it's students the warmth and security of a good classroom environment. I paid it forward by providing the same to my students in the Japanese Schools. Personal attention was always given to each student which is very essential for students. I enjoyed the informal teaching environment in Japan International School where everyone was encouraged to express themselves easily and question freely. Learning was fun !
Every day at the school was valuable to me and I enjoyed attending school. I strongly feel that this is the kind of atmosphere we should have in schools where students look forward to learning. The Hindi movies "Three Idiots" or "Taare Zameen Par" also advocate that learning should be fun and talk about how a classroom environment should invite interest and thirst in learning so that the knowledge remains within you for the rest of your life. It also revealed how important it is to grasp knowledge in the real sense instead of mugging up subjects just to pass the exams.
Just like the teacher in " Taare Zameen Par" , the teachers of JIS were patient and understanding. The JIS teachers and staff encouraged as well as motivated participation in class and interaction with other students. They helped us with our problems and thus created a good school environment for the students. They were always sensitive to the needs and problems of each student. They realized the challenges of studying abroad and worked closely with our parents to help us adjust.
As a teacher, I want to have a hand in producing responsible citizens and preparing the leaders of the next generation. It is important to produce civic conscious citizens imbued with a sense of caring and sharing. They should be taught to be sensitive to other cultures. Also, we must provide a sense of security and relief to the students from the stress and strain that abound both at home and in the social environment. JIS did that for the children. It was a home away from home. The philosophy of teaching is to set exemplary standards for the students, to be a role model and to inculcate in the students, pride in their school, parents, community, and their country. The teachers of JIS did that for us and I shall always remember them fondly for the love and support they provided my brother and I .
