Today, the teachers in India and the schools in Ahmedabad are not simply gurus; they are also friends, confidantes, teammates, cheerleaders, community builders, leaders, and counsellors.

1. How have teachers managed to evolve over changing times
in India?
The human mind is like a sponge, absorbing whatever is dished out to it;
therefore, it is extremely important to be careful how and what is fed to the
mind. Education is the biggest catalyst for shaping the mind and providing it with
the requisite input for igniting understanding and growth.
Teaching is considered one of the noblest professions and the only profession
that is the foundation of all other professions in the world. The Guru or teacher
has been a deeply revered and respected venerable identity in India for
centuries. The tradition of believing the guru unquestioningly and following the
instructions has evolved into a more inclusive and friendly interaction between
teachers and students. The schools in Ahmedabad have also kept up with the
changing times, upgrading the teaching standards and methods at regular
intervals.
Teachers are an integral part of all our lives and how we shape up as individuals.
A good teacher makes all the difference in the quality of education and a
student’s understanding. In such a uniquely diverse nation as India, maintaining
uniformity in the education system without hindering progress is a huge
responsibility, which our exceptional teachers in the country and the schools in
satellite Ahmedabad have handled remarkably by growing and evolving with
the changing times.

2. Teachers are evolving with the times.
Technology has been a game changer and a major catalyst for change in the
world. Today’s generation has grown up with gadgets and technology, and
navigating them comes naturally to them. Learning is not limited to only books
now, with the ocean-deep availability of knowledge through the internet and
computers. The curriculum and mode of teaching have undergone a massive
change, with the teachers upgrading their knowledge and skills to connect with
the new generation.
1. Simplifying education: To take advantage of technology for lightening the
workload by providing assistance for preparing lessons and exam papers
in multi-media format, the teaching community was trained in computer
skills and globally practised teaching methods.
2. Better evaluation and marking: The online feedback system has been a
boon for teachers to evaluate their teaching methods and the levels of
understanding of the students. Checking assignments and exam papers
and marking them has become better and more exacting, especially after
the pandemic hit humankind.
3. Stepping up and standing tall in stressful times: During and after the
pandemic, the world had to urgently adapt to the dynamic changes
demanded by the very unique and strenuous circumstances, and the field
of education faced a massive impact with the shutting down of
institutions and people locked in their homes. The impressive, innovative
methods designed by the teaching community made sure that children’s
education did not suffer.
4. Extending their reach: Technology truly has made the world an oyster for
children, and the flexibility of being able to connect and teach from any
location, as well as the creative freedom that comes with this flexibility,
has allowed the teaching community to experiment with and introduce
new ways of imparting knowledge.
5. Enabling a secure environment: The teacher-student dynamic has
become more friendly and informal, making education a more joyful and
inclusive exchange. This has enabled the teachers to create a comfortable
and secure environment for the students for better learning and the
exchange of ideas. The traditional parampara of teachers being
controllers has evolved into them being facilitators and, many times, also
team players.
6. Adapting to the needs of the time: Technology has sped up the pace of
life, and with that comes the ever-changing circumstances that can be

3. overwhelming for young students. The schools in Ahmedabad have
recognised the need of the times and have designated in-house student
counselors. Despite this, the teachers have had to expand their role as
guides and mentors by also being compassionate listeners and
counsellors to their students. Many schools organise special workshops
to sensitise the faculty about handling this delicate responsibility with
sensitivity and wisdom.
7. Advocating education: Teachers are often expected to adopt the position
of leadership at various forums and in the educational community, where
they also perform the duty of being advocates of education and influence
and enrich the culture of the institution—a role the teachers have stepped
into beautifully by not just advocating the importance of good education
but also walking their talk by displaying and sharing their individual talent
and skills.
Today, the teachers in India and the schools in Ahmedabad are not simply gurus;
they are also friends, confidantes, teammates, cheerleaders, community
builders, leaders, and counsellors.