Principal Dr. Arundhati Sardesai’s Address to the students of D. Ed. Course –

My dear students, Willingly we all have opted to be a teacher. This is a noble profession
and it needs lot of dedication and professionalism. It is a very
special course as we mould or destroy the lives of future generations.
Hence sky is the limit to one’s knowledge, skills and presentation,
which will keep the learner ever attentive and chair bound. We all have
an ideal before us whom we emulate, imitate in this righteous and
honourable profession.
“Each person can trace contribution of some teacher who helped that
person to transform into a good human being with positive self image,
encouraging more self confidence, more commitment and motivation to
pursue excellence.” This role of a teacher is universally acknowledged.
Each noble profession has to follow a set of code of conduct. As a
Principal of Meenatai Thakare D. Ed. College I expect my students to
form a good image to keep us proud and hence it is my earnest duty to
give the few words of advice, which will sail you through successfully
wherever you go. At the time of test you will have the courage of
conviction.
1. The foremost important point is accountability comes out of
being a duty-lover. One has to develop a sense of consciousness about a
sense of duty.
2. Students should be loved from the core of our heart without
carrying any grudge against anyone. Show him a path to improve but at
the same time do not hesitate to make defaulter know his flaw.
3. Do not vile away the time in hand. Time and tide waits for
none. Read voraciously. The knowledge you gain is the everlasting
treasure you carry. Distribute it to all your students without being
stingy.
4. Never to judge or predict anyone to be dull or weak. This is
the lasting impression the student has on his mind. Please remember
ordinary people can do extraordinary things, which even the high tide,
or low ebb cannot.
5. Make yourself healthy, wealthy and worthy student of Meenatai
Thakare D. Ed. College. Right action needs untiring patience. Be
Patient Be Successful.

For the girl students I would like to say few words, “In the
international survey it is found that women like to take over teaching
as their profession because, it is respectable, convenient from the
consideration of working hours, salary, working conditions and holidays
we get. But it is equally surprising that they generally do not like
their spouses to be from the secondary or below that educational
teaching level. I think the social and financial stigmas are the
reason. You two, i.e. you and your better half will become an ideal
team in the educational arena. It is also seen that very few ladies
work for their upheaval. Try to remove this blot, be in touch with the
latest information at least in your own field. Keep your motherly
instinct alive while a teacher. Help those who like to help themselves.