From very ancient times, teachers have been honoured as builders of a nation. Indeed teaching is a very noble profession. It requires a kind of temperament, a sense of sacrifice and a feeling of involvement and dedication. In this dignified profession, the teacher as the torchbearer and pathfinder of the future citizens of a nation must realize that work is worship and the school is a temple of learning. Each and every one cannot fit into this frame and accept this distinguished profession of teaching. Learning is one thing and teaching is another. Not every one who has acquired knowledge or who has secured good percentage of marks can impart education. ‘Ideal Teachers’ it is said, are born, but no one can deny that some of them are made by proper training and dedication.

The followings are some guidelines for the teachers and for those aspiring for the teaching profession in order to be good and ideal ones.

* Be self-confident and master of your subject. Acquire latest knowledge and better skills in teaching.

* Be punctual and sincere. Keep discipline in class but never get irritated.

* Be creative; make every lesson interesting, as the entire class can be attentive. Teach in such a way  that the eyes  of the students will be concentrated only at you and ears at your teaching.

* Always observe whether you are heard to the last bench or not. Put more attention towards the weak children and try to bring their intellect to a more advanced state.

* Develop neat and good handwriting as it leaves a special impression on the pupils.

* Regularly check whether all students are doing their school homeworks and revising their lessons or not.

* Never make a student feel inferior. You should treat all children equally whether rich or poor, good looking or ugly, intelligent or weak.

* While teaching in the class if you make any mistake  , admit it smilingly. Do not impose your wrong answer on the children taking it as a prestige issue. Remember mistake is common to human and no man knows every thing.

* Develop the extra-curricular activities of the children.

* Be friendly with the students. You should always remember that you are the friend, philosopher and guide of your students.

* Avoid punishing children and using any harsh word. Remember, what can be done in affection and motivation cannot be done in restriction and punishment.

* Be ideal, liberal, simple, kind, affectionate, honest and impartial so that you can be an exemplary character for your students.

* Be faithful to your colleagues and don’t harm anybody. Possess all qualities of head and heart and throw away jealousy.