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The teacher is the companion and guide who introduces a child to the tremendous wisdom and bountiful surprises life has in store. The young learner gradually learns to trust the teacher and starts to see and understand the world better. Thus begins a bonding that eventually becomes one of the most precious experiences in life for both the student and the teacher. This collection results from the National Teacher's Day Essay Competition organized by Viva Education in August-September 2015. It presents a collection of thought provoking essays where teachers from various schools across the country vividly picture their thoughts and perspectives on the art and practice of teaching. School teaching has undergone a tremendous transformation in the last decade. Technology has not only entered the realm of teaching but has assumed an overwhelming role redefining almost every aspect of teaching. With so much change happening within the school and school education at large, has the definition of teaching itself changed? What is the role of the teacher now in this transformed teaching scenario? Full of philosophical reflections, personal experiences, anecdotes and practical suggestions, this book is a treasure trove for anyone looking for original and innovative ideas on teaching and learning.