One great teacher in my class

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I thought I had patience till the day I found myself raising my voice 3rd time in my High School Class which I teach at Kennedy High School in Fremont, CA. One student is being defiant and disrespectful all the time, and keeps on saying the things that occur to him at that very moment. He has told me that I am biased and am not doing my duty right. He says that it’s my fault that he is getting a failing grade. He openly blames me that I am a bad teacher. It’s always me and whatever happens to him, it’s always my fault. The list goes on and on.

 

Every time I have been given such a present of painful words, I repeat telling myself a story about Buddha. Buddha remained calm when somebody openly cursed him. The smile on his face was unperturbed and he didn’t say a word. One of his disciples asked him later how he could be so calm in such a situation. Buddha answered that he didn’t take it. He explained that nobody can give you anything if you refuse to accept. 
It was very easy to get impressed when I read this story in my teenage years. It is very difficult to implement it in practice when given a chance.
 

I keep trying everyday. There are a few weak moments when I find asking myself what I have received by being considerate and helpful to him for so long. When the weak moments turn strong and positive then I think about the gifts this student is offering me daily.

 

I am not sure whether I succeeded in teaching him anything, but

  • He is there to teach me patience
  • He is there to teach me not to expect the results of my actions
  • He is there to teach me to increase my limits and keep on doing the things I sincerely believe in no matter what
  • He is there to teach me that no one can give me anything if I refuse to accept
  • He is there to teach me the story of Buddha which impressed me when I was of his age.
  • He is there to teach me creativity to explore what's more to learn from this situation
  •  He is there to teach me that I may not get positive results from the situation, but what I can become after going through the situation itself is the greatest gift

I have this one great teacher in my class in addition to the other 31. J 

 

 

 

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    • 2/11/2007 11:40 PM mihika wrote:
      I liked the positive attitude in your story. That encourages to move on.
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    • 2/23/2007 8:49 AM Anita wrote:
      I believe in the thought "people come to our life for reason". You made my belief
      stronger, that certain people come in our life to teach us patience. Good article, good ending.
      -Anita
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    • 2/23/2007 11:27 AM Neelam wrote:
      I am really touched by your attitude and perception given the experience with your student. It is an eye-opener to view irritants and negative experiences as teachers in this Game of Life.
      Keep up the good work.
      Neelam
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    • 3/7/2007 2:09 PM Jashoda wrote:
      These are pearls of wisdom, very inspiring and a good reminder for all those times when I feel I am being targeted by others! keep writing pls
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    • 3/14/2007 8:08 PM Manisha wrote:
      This article explains how good teacher you are, but it also shows how good student you are. You can't be a good teacher unless you are a good student. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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