Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to teachers on Teacher's Day: 'Children's lives must be entered'

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked teachers not to limit themselves to books and prescribed syllabus, but also try to understand the lives of their students, their interests and concerns. A day before Teacher's Day, Prime Minister Modi said that education is not limited to books and the classroom while talking to teachers receiving the National Teacher Award at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. He said that the teachers should understand the children better and help the children to deal with the problems related to their daily life. Prime Minister Modi said that we have to get out of the books, we have to get out of the curriculum. We have to enter the children's lives. He added that teachers have an important role to play in ensuring that children do not lose the curiosity, creativity and openness associated with childhood. He further said that childhood should not be allowed to die.
During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi asked the teachers whether they try to recognize the merits of children who do not perform well in studies. Prime Minister Modi said that a child may not be good at studies, but God has given every child some special ability. He asked teachers to try to identify this potential. A teacher responded that every child has unique strengths, abilities and challenges. It is the job of teachers to recognize these qualities of children and develop them. It was also mentioned in the discussion that teachers conduct various activities outside the classroom to increase children's confidence and skills.
PM Modi also learned how to speak well from a teacher. He said that confidence and constant practice are essential to become a good speaker. During the conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed concern over the problem of increasing screen time of children. He asked teachers to encourage children to engage in sports, physical and creative activities, so that children spend less time on mobile and other digital devices. He said that it is important to involve children in such activities, which will improve their confidence and social skills. On this occasion, apart from education, various topics were discussed.
A female teacher spoke about her work to raise awareness among women about breast cancer. He said that awareness and early screening can help women seek advice from a doctor on time.
Awareness about drugs among the students was also discussed. Prime Minister Modi said that teachers should pay attention to the changes in children and understand their problems. Prime Minister Modi said that a teacher's job is not only to complete the syllabus and prepare children for exams, but also to understand the children closely, recognize their strengths and know their problems. He said that teachers should also provide opportunities to develop skills such as teaching children conversational manners, thinking creatively and building confidence. Prime Minister Modi congratulated the teachers who received the National Teacher Award and said that teachers have an important responsibility in improving the future of children.