Becoming a Teacher

The First Class. I remember distinctly. I step inside a classroom of fifty undergraduate students, unprepared for the class. I feel a tingling sensation in my stomach with the apprehension of handling a fifty minute session all by myself. Little did I know what to expect from the class and little did I know what they expected of me. But I was sure of one thing, I would be asked as many questions as are not asked back in India. Mentally preparing myself I walk inside and about fifty pairs of eyes follow my every movement.

Many thoughts flood my mind at that instance. I knew I could do well by fighting my fear of public speaking. I started off well and fifty minutes of interactive class solving circuit theory problems was over.

And now, looking back at that day and waiting for yet another interesting class, my thoughts drift back to my undergrad days where I was inspired to take up teaching as a profession. The Anukul Shikshan classes conducted by the seniors! The passion with which the classes were taken, the simple ways of explaining concepts - taught me the way to present myself before a class and keeping everyone listening. Sometimes these are things we should learn.

Hope that this becomes my stepping stone to the noble profession of teaching and I enlighten more lives.

Eagerly waiting for the next week!

And yes, feeling proud to don the role of a Teacher!