Hiring the right type of teacher

I READ with great concern about the government’s intention to increase the number of school teachers in some states. I worry because the country’s education system has failed to keep up with the times – and this is compounded by the failure to carefully choose the right individuals for the job.

The word “education” comes from the Latin root word “educere”, which means to bring out what is within. From this perspective, education is not about imposing knowledge; rather, it is about the process of unfolding the dormant gift that is present within an individual.