Shudir Baran Mazi

Education is the bearer and carrier of civilization. Education is a very important element in the development of civilization. The development of education is therefore essential in the development of civilization. The role of teachers in the development of education is important. Teachers are craftsmen in the development of civilization and education. Therefore, if the craftsmen are not skilled and humane, the development of education and civilization will fall on their faces. When we look at the picture of our education and teachers, a picture of famine appears there. I am ashamed when I see that teachers in our country do not have social status, there is no separate salary scale, and there is no interest in research among teachers. When I see talented people passing the teaching profession, class discrimination among teachers has taken extreme forms, and teachers themselves are creating discrimination among themselves, dividing classes, exploiting students, teachers are losing their moral standards and giving more importance to personal interests, and are developing individualism instead of responsibility. Looking at the external behavior of teachers, it seems that teachers prefer to be teachers with titles. Today, teachers' behavior shows reluctance, irresponsibility, and professional disinterest. Many want to expand their influence by exploiting students—sometimes through the coaching business, sometimes as a tool for political gain. This picture is an insult to the sacred identity of teachers and an outline of the destruction of the future of the nation. There are some teachers who are more focused on personal work than their basic work. We are forgetting that teaching is not just a profession—it is a vow, a responsibility, a moral commitment. If teachers abandon morality, then where will students learn ideals? If the teaching community itself becomes the bearer of division, then how will we see the dream of building a united and humane society? The mentality and morality of teachers must be reconstructed. To become a teacher, one must first be a human being—this should be rooted in the heart of every teacher. Training, lessons on morality and humanity must be included at the national level in improving the quality of teaching. We want teachers to be beacons—who will illuminate the path of students with their own light. Teachers should be a source of inspiration, a symbol of responsibility, and a reflection of human qualities.

If this situation continues, our future generation will face a moral crisis—where teaching will be just a job, and education will be just a means to pass exams. Thus, the dream of nation-building will be shattered. This crisis is not just of the education system, it is a reflection of the moral decline of our entire social system. When teachers themselves indulge in class division, competition, factionalism, and greed among themselves—then students learn that personal interests, not ideals, are the greatest. This results in the creation of a self-centered and value-free generation, who instead of positive changes in society, become accustomed to opportunism. Education is not a mechanical process, it is an ideological movement. And the teacher is at the forefront of this movement. If he deviates from his ideals, the entire nation loses its way. Therefore, it is necessary to re-develop the teacher as a ‘craftsman of nation-building’—as an embodiment of leadership, morality, and humanity. Such a picture makes us think—are we really on the path to building an educated nation? If teachers are divided over their own benefits and interests, how will unity, humanity, and morality develop among students? Education is only effective when it not only provides information but also ideals; and the first condition for building ideals is an ideal teacher.

The deep crisis facing education and teachers today is the result of a long-standing political crisis, political polarization, and the nurturing and cultivation of self-centered individualism. We need a collective effort to change this situation. The most important thing is to build an accountability framework in the education system—where both the success and failure of teachers will be evaluated. Improving the quality of education is possible only when teachers become a symbol of pride, a source of respect, and a beacon of morality. The status of teachers must be established at every level of society. Ethics, accountability, and a sincere love for education can be the foundation of a healthy teacher society. And it is on this foundation that a prosperous and civilized nation will be built. However, overcoming this crisis is not impossible—if we go deep into the identified problems and consider the solutions.

First, the state must take responsibility for restoring the dignity of teachers. In order for a teacher not to be just a 'profession of the poor', he needs a distinct, dignified and sustainable salary structure, which is able to keep him competitive with other professions. So that talented people are interested in entering the teaching profession.

Secondly, strict criteria must be formulated in the recruitment of teachers and its proper implementation must be ensured, so that only truly qualified and ideal people get the responsibility of education. A mandatory training and evaluation system must be introduced to improve the professional standards of teachers, where not only teaching skills, but also ethics, leadership and social responsibility will be at the center of evaluation. Training should not be limited to 'formalities' - it must be practical and timely.

Third, transparency, accountability and unity must be built within the teachers' own organization and administration. If teachers do not respect themselves, do not prevent themselves from being undermined by class discrimination, factionalism and internal violence - then no one from outside will give them dignity. To maintain professional discipline and integrity, they must create an environment of self-criticism within themselves. Teachers must foster unity, empathy, and respect within the community—so that they can avoid division and devote themselves to shaping students in an environment of cooperation.

Fourth, teacher training must be timely, practical, and ethics-focused. Not just teaching skills, a teacher must be a symbol of moral ideals, leadership qualities, and empathy. Teachers must develop a student-centered mindset, where students are not just scorers, but become humane and moral people. In this case, the teacher's behavior, speech, and values will be a role model for students to follow.

Solving this crisis of education and teachers is not a very difficult matter. Here, the will of the state is sufficient and according to that will, plans should be formulated and implemented. Adequate budget should be provided and its proper utilization should be ensured. Finally, the education administration and policy makers should stop partisanship in the education system. Teachers should not become political tools, but rather teachers should become ideals and neutral guides for nation building. Educational institutions should be kept as centers of education, disciplined and ideal practice. If we really want to build a civilized, humane and developed nation, then the education system must be overhauled, and the beginning of that reform must be centered around teachers—because teachers are the soul of education.

The writer is a teacher

Haimchar Government College.