Curriculum and Teaching

Have you ever wonderred that the curriculum is two fold . One is the CBSE, ICSE syllabus or whatever, . Perfect ! That's one of them. But we all forget that besides this curriculum which is visible and can be measured, there is one other curriculum called invisible curriculum. That which is not projected or can be measured. This curriculum is very important and in a way affects the actual curriculum to be mastered by the child appropriately and accurately.

The invisible curriculum is the TEACHER and her PERSONALITY which she gets into the classroom. Teacher is a great influence in a child's life and can make or break the childs personality . She is a role model. She can teach a lot by just her sheer presence and tweaking of the environment. Everything of a teacher matters. Her tone of voice, her choice of words, her capacity to love the children, her capacity to GIVE , her capacity to RESPECT the child as IS , her conduct , her convictions, her interaction with the children can create wonders.
Think of your own teachers in your schools days and definitely there comes a image who made you feel good and who felt proud of you and was kind and loving.
A TEACHER who puts down her children, who is more focused on her own interests , who doesn't bother to look into the child needs cannot be called a teacher for she is teaching less and harming more. TEACHER 's are being respected from time immemorial for the kind of impact they have on the child's life and personality. This is one of the most sacred jobs and selfless job. The goal of the TEACHER should always be her children's growth in a wholistic way.