Spark curiosity, fuel passion, inspire greatness
Dr. Asma Naheed
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats
The Art of Teaching
Teaching is more than just imparting knowledge—it’s an art and science that helps others grow in understanding and wisdom. It’s about building relationships, inspiring, and coaching. In today’s world, where information is readily available, teaching goes beyond mere information-sharing. Teaching is never forgetting that for a moment each day, you might be the only person who touches someone’s life.
As Mark Van Doren said, “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”
Why Go to School?
With Google, Wikipedia, and Siri at our fingertips, why do we need schools? The answer lies in the role of teachers – to inspire, motivate, and guide. Effective teaching focuses on the “why” and “how,” not just the “what.” It’s about sparking imagination, finding the hook in students’ hearts and minds that inspires them to learn, and helping them discover their path.
In a school, a teacher will ask provocative questions, assist discovery, and inspire students. Our teachers consume themselves to light the way for others, like a candle.
The Power of Teaching
Teaching is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about creating positive change in thinking patterns, actions, and behaviour. It’s about developing oneself and society.
Inspirational teachers are also the best story-tellers because thought flows in terms of stories, stories about events, stories about people, and stories about intentions and achievements. We learn in the form of stories.
Let us celebrate the teachers who light the fire of knowledge, who assist discovery, and who inspire us to grow.
