Teachers must integrate moral values with the curriculum

But in today’s fast-paced world with unprecedented changes in society,we have absorbed the characteristics of the era and to a great extent deviated from the right path. Deep-rooted values,ideas,attitude,hopes and aspirations have all undergone a sea change. Children,too,have not been left untouched.

In the present scenario,where a person’s morals are dwindling,training young minds and inculcating values in them is the responsibility of parents as well as teachers.

As children spend a better part of their day in educational institutions,it becomes imperative that teachers take over the responsibility of creating an ideal environment so that qualitative values can be restored.

Inculcating values in youngsters needs to be done with zeal and enthusiasm. Children observe and learn from their teachers. They not only imitate them but also imbibe their behaviour pattern. Thus,teachers need to become role models for their students. They must integrate values with the curriculum,highlight the positive aspects of day-to-day issues and inculcate values in children by adopting an indirect and friendly approach.

As morals and values cannot be imposed,teachers must discuss news happenings and incidents,to create an environment so that children are induced to think,analyse and learn to differentiate between the right and the wrong.

Compared to the outside world where children have too much to get distracted by,teachers can play a pivotal role in discovering the interest and aptitudes of their students and also inspire and motivate the young minds towards the right direction.

A little effort on our part will surely go a long way as children will be encouraged to synergise all their efforts in pursuits of the desired goal by following the righteous path and not fall prey to undesirable distractions.

Teachers are looked upon as philosophers,guides,mentors and role models,thus they must impart ‘vidya’,the knowledge that illumines the mind and soul,with a sense of responsibility.

Only then will the younger generation be successful in making a significant contribution towards the betterment of society.