Quility of Education directly means the quality of Teacher

When we say the quality of education in, it directly means the quality of teachers we have in our schools so if you want to read more about it....more

GNH vs teachers on compulsory transfer

This is also one of the web site where you can study and update about GNH Education

Let me also join other writers here to congratulate the MoE for such initiatives. Having said that, l was thinking why not we discuss something which is very much related to GNH for teacher, the topic selected here. I hope the policy makers in MoE goes through this posting and responds so that we can take the discussion forward. GNH for Teacher - a well selected topic. The issue I wish to raise here is the one which had already been extensively covered by our media, it is a nightmare for concerned teachers, it is a shame to have such policy when we are talking GNH for teachers...... the issue is nothing but the compulsory transfer of teachers out of thimphu, paro and p/ling who have reached 20, 18, and next 16 years? MoE is a minstry where we are supposed to have bright scholars, advisors, statesman, humane people, logical and rationaletc. etc. so that we produce similar future citizens. But how come the MoE went blind on from last year and have been forcing teachers out of thimphu and from this year from other two places also. Well, I am not against the policy, but every policy must have a human face through which it can understand the problems of the people and make exceptions in the policy itself.... that is how people can achieve GNH. Sometimes back I read in paper that MoE is proposing to attract teachers in remote schools through incentives (as per which even new teachers will not be forced).... that would be fantastic. But if that policy does not come through or takes time then the MOE must change its policy (i recommend the following) if it is committed to mean/do what they preach about GNH: 1. Uphold the policy of compulsory tranfer out of thimphu but apply to those teachers who are -      1) Whose spouse is not working anywhere,      2) Teachers whose spouse is also teacher,      3) single teacher (whose spouse would not be effected by the transfer) 2. Teachers whose spouse is also working in other occupations and have no transfer option, should be excluded from this policy.... this action of MoE will earn it millions of appreciation from across the board. 3. MoE says that teachers from rural schools wish to come to thimphu...may be true in some cases but majority may not like to come due to the high living cost.  4. there are hundreds of teachers who can be moved out of this three town based on the above criterias but they may not necessarily be those who have served 16 years or more. Why wait for 16 years for such transfers... invoke the BCSR transfer rule and transfer them out. Now my few questions to MoE: a)   "How can MoE dare to seperate the families at a stage when they need each others support so much?" -                 this is true in case of teachers whose spouse can not move out!!! b)   Is MoE sensitive to social issues such transfer (couples seperated) could result in -        it can result into different problems for the family - managing family matters like children, old/sick parents,           could   land up getting into  extra marital affairs which could result in divorce, increases expenditures since two         houses would have to be maintained, mental depression, so on and so forth (the list can be numerous ....         really) ......         so what kind of GNH the MoE is talking about???? c)    How the MoE forgot this basic principle of life.... during the later age people need more medical care and wish          to be in more comfortabel places... we can't expect a aged teacher walking few days to reach the schools.....            it   is a pity that MoE has turned a blind eye on this kind of very human issues that is so much crucial for          anyones GNH. I sincerely hope that the MoE policy makers goes through this and think more deeply and mdoify their policy. May the GNH be....... a dream come true for all the teachers, especially those who are effected by this policy!! Let us debate on this issue since it is a nighmare for many of the teacher's family and it does relate to GNH.

Article on Education

Education fair brought in more opportunities  This is the article posted in kuenselonline by Passang Norbu.

What No Child Left Behind means for teacher quality

The role of the teacher became an even more significant factor in education with the passage of The No Child Left Behind law in 2002.
Under the law, elementary school teachers must have a bachelor's degree and pass a rigorous test in core curriculum areas. Middle and high school teachers must demonstrate competency in the subject area they teach by passing a test or by completing an academic major, graduate degree or comparable course work. These requirements already apply to all new hires.
Schools are required to tell parents about the qualifications of all teachers, and they must notify parents if their child is taught for more than four weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified. Schools that do not comply risk losing federal funding.
Although the law required states to have highly qualified teachers in every core academic classroom by the end of the 2005-2006 school year, not a single state met that deadline.
The U.S. Department of Education then required states to show how they intended to fulfill the requirement. Most states satisfied the government that they were making serious efforts, but a few were told to come up with new plans.

What makes a teacher great?

Here are some characteristics of great teachers

• Great teachers set high expectations for all students. They expect that all students can and will achieve in their classroom, and they don't give up on underachievers.
• Great teachers have clear, written-out objectives. Effective teachers have lesson plans that give students a clear idea of what they will be learning, what the assignments are and what the grading policy is. Assignments have learning goals and give students ample opportunity to practice new skills. The teacher is consistent in grading and returns work in a timely manner.
• Great teachers are prepared and organized. They are in their classrooms early and ready to teach. They present lessons in a clear and structured way. Their classrooms are organized in such a way as to minimize distractions.
• Great teachers engage students and get them to look at issues in a variety of ways. Effective teachers use facts as a starting point, not an end point; they ask "why" questions, look at all sides and encourage students to predict what will happen next. They ask questions frequently to make sure students are following along. They try to engage the whole class, and they don't allow a few students to dominate the class. They keep students motivated with varied, lively approaches.
• Great teachers form strong relationships with their students and show that they care about them as people. Great teachers are warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. Teachers with these qualities are known to stay after school and make themselves available to students and parents who need them. They are involved in school-wide committees and activities, and they demonstrate a commitment to the school.
• Great teachers are masters of their subject matter. They exhibit expertise in the subjects they are teaching and spend time continuing to gain new knowledge in their field. They present material in an enthusiastic manner and instill a hunger in their students to learn more on their own.
• Great teachers communicate frequently with parents. They reach parents through conferences and frequent written reports home. They don't hesitate to pick up the telephone to call a parent if they are concerned about a student.

This is the sample of one modern teacher who always wish to teach his students in a different way so that he can make them the productive future citizens of Bhutan. He is unique by manner and sharp by memory. He believes in all the religion but follows non. He always aim to make the things easy like singing a son. His lessons are full of fun wrapped with tight knowledge.

what do you mean by a modern teacher?

A modern teacher is the one who is technically equipped with a new methods of teachings, which makes lots of differences comparing to old methods of teaching. There are lots of characteristics which make them to called a modern teacher. Teachers are teacher but all the teachers are not the same teacher.