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“An ideal teacher is a researcher and leader with adaptive expertise so

that he/she works with others (fellow teachers, community members

and experts) to integrate through transdisciplinary approaches the

place of their subject in the world”.

Technology is improving every day and knowledge is constantly being

improved. New developments are constantly being covered. As a country we

are moving from the third industrial revolution where it aimed to introduce the

use of technology. We are moving towards the forth industrial revolution

where it encourages a paperless society. An ideal teacher needs to keep up

with current developments that are happening.

Teachers should not only depend on textbook as a source of knowledge.

Teachers should consult fellow teachers, community and experts for new

developments in their subject of specialization. A teacher cannot work in

isolation but work in partnership with those close to him or her. Teachers do

not have to be in physical contact with each other, teachers can

communicate through online educational programs. Learners should not be

treated as receivers of knowledge but as also as researchers of knowledge.

Learners must be allowed to discover knowledge on their own. Teachers,