From managing reduced attention span of learners to meeting parental expectations educators face multiple challenges
In the teaching profession there are certain aspects that technology can never truly replicate. A teachers ability to establish an empathetic bond with learners to recognise and respond to each childs individual uniqueness and to nurture their cognitive development are qualities that remain distinctly human. While technology has advanced education by providing tools for lesson preparation teaching strategies and classroom planning it must be seen as a supportive aid. Another challenge that teachers face comes from the lifestyle shifts particularly the weakening of the value system. Teachers play a crucial role in guiding students through the societal challenges while upholding values and fostering holistic development.
Pankaj Arora
NCTE Chairperson
Earlier teachers were seen as a source of knowledge however today with all the content just a click away students look up to teachers as a guide rather than just delivering content from textbooks. Beyond textbooks students look up to teachers for emotional support and career guidance. Nowadays parents compare classroom teaching to online tuition or coaching institutes. They expect teachers to be available 24x7. With WhatsApp class groups parent teacher communication has become instantaneous. Despite online resources no technology can replace the emotional bond between students and their teachers.
Manisha Pavi
Teacher Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya
Ashok Vihar Phase 1 Delhi
Teachers today face increasing stress due to administrative and non teaching responsibilities however this is an occupational hazard common to every profession. Very few people today are truly free from mental health challenges and teachers are also not new to this. However teachers often cope with stress and burnout by staying connected with their students as many find the classroom itself to be a great source of relief. Unlike many professions where people deal with files and paperwork teachers engage with humankind. This sense of purpose transforms the classroom where nurturing students feels like investing in a better future. After doctors and nurses teachers are the most stressed according to a survey. Hence if one has decided to be a teacher one will have to remember that they have to be very positive in their lives.
Brinda Mahesh
Assistant Teacher Swami Vivekanand High School Chembur Mumbai
Teachers are not adequately prepared for the dynamic emotionally complicated and advanced reality of modern classrooms even if todays training and professional development programmes offer a fundamental understanding of pedagogy and technology integration. Rapid changes in student expectations attention spans and learning environments necessitate a more flexible and hands on approach to teacher preparation. To stay prepared teachers are becoming lifelong learners they engage in continuous reflection peer learning and microlearning through MOOCs podcasts or professional learning communities. Teachers are also increasingly tapping into data driven insights monitoring engagement levels feedback patterns and digital footprints to better personalise learning experiences.
Ashutosh Mohan
Associate Professor Institute of Management Studies BHU
POSTED BY : EDUCATION TIMES
DATE : 08/09/2025
