The well-groomed educator does not just walk into the room. They stride in, showing confidence and professionalism.
Grooming keeps us fresh, confident, bold, respectful, energetic and impressive as teachers and educators or any profession we are in. What the world look around in our personality traits is the clear alignment in “Look, Action and Words”
Recall those moments throughout your educational journey, how students sometimes create parodies of teachers, for amusement, these moments can be entertaining, but at the same time they can also be disheartening, when they highlight and mock a teacher’s uninspired behavior or careless appearance, leading to feelings of humiliation among educators. Such portrayals can stem from perceptions of a teacher’s lack of engagement or professionalism.
“TECHER’S LOOK”
Just recall those moments when you had a great confidence in you; there was a current of positivity all around for you, you mix with people, shake hands, you hugged and you were hugged confidently; even if there was no big changes in your life, still, you feel positive, poise, confident, lovable and brighter. The answer is those days you bathed, you shaved, you dressed your hair, you press your that same normal attire and polished your shoes. This is called “Grooming” that keeps you fresh, confident, bold, invites respects, continuously energies you and you feel alive. Grooming doesn’t ask you to buy designer dress, a cosmetics bag, or to go to a spa spend your earning lavishly.
The well-groomed educator! They do not just walk into the room; they stride in, radiating confidence and professionalism. Their very presence enchants the space, amplifying their credibility and authority in the eyes of pupils and peers alike. Dressing professionally not only reflects respect for the teaching profession but also sets a standard for students. A well-groomed teacher exudes confidence and professionalism, significantly enhancing their credibility and influence with both students and colleagues.
“TECHER’S WORDS”
Strong Communication Skills: Effective communication – I mean the control on medium of instruction – language through which the chapter is being taught. The pleasing modulation fosters understanding and engagement in the classroom. Convey specific compliments to your students about effort and improvement, Express encouraging words for all the students, and inspirational quotes about learning and the power of education. Be original never be artificial in your compassion.
“TEACHER’S ACTION”
Friendliness and Empathy – Be kind, generous, and considerate in your interactions with your students and colleague to understand the feelings of your associates. Sportive action in building positive relationships with students creates a supportive classroom atmosphere.
Interest: Before addressing the topic in the class room or in meetings your passionate approach to the chapter/topics/ subjects/events can inspire and motivate students.
Endurance:
Considering that each learners grasping differs and they have specific pace is crucial, hence for better impact of teaching as a teacher be patient and listen the answer from students completely so that you can correct or modify; never be rude to your students even if one fumble jumble out of nervousness and does error.
Open-Mindedness
Be open-minded, be receptive don’t predict to novel concepts perspectives and sensory stimulation let their willingness to embrace change and new situations come out fully. Acceptance to new technology/ teaching methods can increase the learning experience hence try to be a changing factor in teaching subjects. Change your teaching methods adopt student friendly teaching methods.
Teachers are the examples for the world leaders in fact they are the greatest influencer so be poise and calm and accept the right for your career
Grooming of a teaching professionals vary as per gender, types of educational set up, the age, branches of study, location and financial status and background of the organizations and the teacher’s individual style.
A properly groomed teacher always projects an impressive professionalism, invites respect and attention and an engaging learning environment as well. On the other hand, a teacher who is not well-groomed might send the wrong message. They could appear less serious, unprepared, or disrespectful toward their role and students. This can result in a less effective learning atmosphere.
Syed. A. Sultan
Educationist