(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Scapegoating teachers has become so popular that it has blurred the reality of what''s really happening in education.
People would often point the finger at the teacher and ignore some of the systemic causes deteriorating education. I read once; if you want to destroy a nation, attack its teachers. Social media has also been actively feeding some irrational disrespect and hostility towards teachers and contributing into wreaking havoc on student learning because of ineffective teachers. Are some teachers ineffective? Surely, just as in any other profession. Eroding this noble profession, however, does not only affect the teachers’ productivity but distorts the bigger picture as well. What we need to do is reframe the debate and remove the mask. Teachers are not God messengers to repair what a whole society distorts or breaks, though most of them are trying! There is an oft-quoted African saying, ''It takes a village to raise a child.'' It takes many drops to make a river flow. But throughout history, different factors made this profession the easiest to vilify. How often do we point at great, good, and struggling teachers? There are many examples of great teachers who everyday for the sake of people’ kids sacrifice their own lives, families, and kids. Teachers who do their best whether we appreciate their work or not, they are struggling with limited conditions and crowded classes and rapidly changing mentalities while nothing in the system changes. But everyone is complaining including teachers about other teachers that we need to remind one another of few things: Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who teaches your kid’s mind, strengthens their heart, and tries to broaden their horizon. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who thinks of ways to make your kid love school/university and tries to convince them not to quit school, and pushes them to pursue their dreams. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who looks for better opportunities for your kid''s future schooling. They are always looking out for the best interest of your kid. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who actively listens to your child’s emotional hurts and traumas, listens to them because they assume you forgot to or you are so busy like everyone else in the world. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who boosts your kid’s self-esteem and self-confidence, reminds them of their self-worth because they assume you might have forgotten to because of all life troubles we all undergo, a teacher who themselves struggle to find the time and energy to do the same back home. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who stands for your kid''s rights as well as their concerns. A teacher who is their voice when they have trouble being heard. A teacher who supports, defends, or denounces any decisions that affect the performance of your kid. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who encourages your kid not to lose hope, makes sure they put a smile on their face even when they are not in the mood themselves, and brightens their world every day. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who teaches your child an understanding of right from wrong, helps them control their impulses, teaches them manners when they misbehave, directs their attention to details, and reminds them of some dos and donts regardless of their age. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who reminds your kid of the importance of being good to their parents because they know how hard it is to control kids and wants to help you without even knowing you. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who smells your kid’s breath to see if they smoke, tries to help them quit smoking, invents a story to tell to draw their attention, and tries to protect your kid. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who might wake up extremely tired and still go to school not to let your kid wait in the street even for an hour because they fear they might misbehave or hurt themselves. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who urges your kid to zip up their jacket or pull their hat down over their ears not to catch cold. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who struggles to make your kid understand even when they need a specialized school because they know you might not afford it. Everyday Somewhere, there is a teacher who spends more time educating your kid than their own, more time taking care of your kids than themselves and their lives.
Very whole heartedly, a teacher. Please follow and like us: