Best teacher in india all time
'A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others" - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Teaching is one of the most noble professions. It is a career which not only helps a child gain knowledge about various subjects and domains, but also helps a child recognise his strengths and weaknesses, helping him/her to become a better human being. India has a deep rooted history as far as the field of education is concerned and the contribution, talent and skills of our very own educationalists, teachers and lecturers have been acknowledged globally.
September 5, the birth date of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, is celebrated as Teacher's Day. Have a look at the finest teachers who made India great and who have left evergreen marks in the field of education.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- His birthday is celebrated as Teacher's Day in India
- He was the first Vice President and the second President of the country
- Taught at Madras Presidency College, University of Mysore
- He earned high acknowledgement as a teacher of the most difficult concepts of philosophy
- Laid great emphasis on spiritual education
- Whenever he used to teach students at his home, he used to welcome them himself, offer them tea and even see them off to the door
- Once few students asked him if they could celebrate his birthday, he replied, "Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if September 5 is observed as Teachers' Day."
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
- Scientist and India's 11th President
- He was a huge advocate of education as the primary driving force of personal growth
- He believed that apart from holding a mere academic degree, a student should also enhance his personal skills and calibre which are utilised more in shaping an individual's career and life
- He was a guest lecturer at IIM Shillong, Ahmedabad, and Indore and an honorary fellow of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
- He taught IT at the IIIT, Hyderabad and technology at Banaras Hindu University and Anna University.
Chanakya
- Also known as Kautilya, he is the first famous Indian scholar
- He served as a professor of political science and economics at the Takshila University (in the Punjab province of Pakistan). He later became a teacher at the same university
- His two famous books are Arthshastra and Neetishastra
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
- Founder of Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movements of the Vedic tradition
- He was a well-known scholar of the Vedic lore and Sanskrit language
- Worked towards promotion of equal rights for women, such as the right to education and reading of Indian scriptures
- His commentary on the Vedas from Vedic Sanskrit in Sanskrit as well as in Hindi is quite famous
Rabindra Nath Tagore
- Tagore took teaching out of the confines of the four walls and formed a school which he hoped would be 'the connecting thread' between India and the world
- Teaching at his school was often done under trees
- He reinvented the concept of 'gurukul'
Savitribai Phule
- First female teacher of India's first women's school
- Founder of the modern Marathi poetry
- At a time when women's potential and calibre were underestimated, she worked for the upliftment and education of females in the country
- With her husband's help, she opened a school for untouchable girls
- Orthodox individuals from the upper cast used to mock at her efforts and throw stones and dung on her. Nevertheless, she continued with her teaching
- The British government honoured her contribution to education later on
Swami Vivekananda
- His famous saying: Education is the manifestation of perfection already in men
- He was the man behind 'Ramakrishna Mission', in which monks and lay people would jointly undertake propagation of Practical Vedanta, and various forms of social service
- His teachings and philosophy applied this reinterpretation to various aspects of education, faith, character building as well as social issues pertaining to India
- He propagated the Gurukula system, where the educational institutions and the home are blended together and where the teachers and pupil live together and work in close and harmonious relationship
- He empowered students to handle different life situations and become good citizens
- He believed that every individual had infinite potential which can be manifested as excellence in every walk of life.
Premchand
- Known for his contribution to modern Hindustani literature
- He was also a teacher in a school in Chunar (Uttar Pradesh)
- He was influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
Best teacher in india present time
1. Anand Kumar
He started the Super 30 program to coach poor students for IIT-JEE.
His story is that of another bright student who was unable to attend Cambridge University because of lack of funds. Having a deep interest in Mathematics, Anand started the Super 30 program in 2000 where he helped students prepare for IIT Joint Entrance Examinations. As of 2015, 391 of 450 students have successfully qualified for the premier institute. He became a subject of an hour-long documentary on Discovery channel in 2009. His life and journey will soon be seen on the silver screen.
2. Rajesh Kumar Sharma
He started his own school under a flyover of a metro railway station.
A college dropout, who runs a general store by himself, Rajesh Kumar Sharma teaches nearly 200 children under the metro rail flyover near the Yamuna Bank station in Delhi. It was started by the man in 2007 with just two children, and in spite of not following a fixed syllabus, the initiative has grown into a school.
3. Abdul Malik
He swims across a river to get to his students on time, at 9 am.
Based out of Mallapuram, Abdul Malik swims through a muddy river with his clothes, shoes and tiffin in his left hand to reach his students on time at 9am. When asked why he does this, he said it otherwise takes 3 hours to cover a 12-km stretch by bus. The swim ensures he can cover the same distance in 15 mins. After his story became popular, someone even offered to donate a fibre-glass boat to the educator. Such goodness all around, surely leaves you tongue-tied.
4. Babar Ali
Starting a school while in school himself, Babar Ali teaches more than 800 children today.
Coined the 'youngest headmaster in the world' by BBC at the age of 16 for running a school in Murshidabad, W.B, the young man started teaching while he himself was still in school. Starting with a few children, the school has grown to 800 children and a total of 10 teachers which continues to remain outdoor. Babar, 24 today, has been bestowed with many honours for his good work.
5. Arvind Gupta
This man invented methods to invents toys from trash to make learning a fun experience.
An alumnus of IIT-Kanpur, the man outlined his philosophy in 'small positive action rather than empty rhetoric'. He developed an idea of turning trash into simple toys and experiments to make learning a joyous experience. He wrote a book about his initiative and even delivered a TED talk about it.
6. Vimla Kaul
She began teaching the underprivileged, right after retiring with her husband. And continues to do so even at the age of 81.
Having retired from the profession of teaching nearly 20 years ago, Vimla reneged on it almost immediately when she began teaching the underprivileged students after that. Unhappy with the quality of education being imparted at Government schools, she started her own little 'school' in a 4-room apartment which was called Guldasta. Her husband joined her in her efforts till his demise in 2009, Vimla continues the good work for both of them.
7.Khan sir
Khan Sir Patna is 28 Years old Youtuber and Teacher from Patna, Bihar. He is famous for His way to Teach on his Youtube Channel Known as Khan GS Research Centre which has more than 10.4 Million Subscribers.