The power of teachers in a disruptive world

By Dashni Kullean

Welcome to a fascinating journey through the pages of "The Power of Teachers in a Disruptive World -Transforming Minds." In this book, we're going to explore the incredible influence that teachers have in our ever-changing world and how they shape young minds.

Imagine this: A world without teachers. What would that look like? It's a stark and somewhat scary picture. Teachers play a vital role in our lives, helping us learn, grow, and make sense of the world around us. They're the guiding lights in our educational journeys, and their impact is immeasurable.

In the midst of the disruptions, we face in the modern world, from technology advancements to global challenges, teachers are like beacons of knowledge and wisdom, steering us through stormy waters, and guiding us towards a brighter future. We will dive into the transformative power of teachers and the profound effect they have on the minds they mold.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Book Basket Publishers
• Release date: Dec 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9798224420179

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The Power of Teachers in a

Disruptive World

Welcome to a fascinating journey through the pages of The Power of Teachers in a Disruptive World - Transforming Minds. In this book, we're going to explore the incredible influence that teachers have in our ever-changing world and how they shape young minds.

Imagine this: A world without teachers. What would that look like? It's a stark and somewhat scary picture. Teachers play a vital role in our lives, helping us learn, grow, and make sense of the world around us. They're the guiding lights in our educational journeys, and their impact is immeasurable.

In the midst of the disruptions, we face in the modern world, from technology advancements to global challenges, teachers are like beacons of knowledge and wisdom, steering us through stormy waters, and guiding us towards a brighter future. We will dive into the transformative power of teachers and the profound effect they have on the minds they mold.

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Acknowledgments: Gratitude to the Pillars of Support

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the individuals and groups who have been the pillars of support throughout my writing journey. Your unwavering encouragement, insights, and contributions have played a significant role in shaping this book and my evolution as an author and teacher.

To My Coaching Team

A profound thank you to my coaching team, whose guidance and expertise have been invaluable. Your mentorship and commitment to the art of teaching have not only enriched this book but have also inspired countless teachers around the world. Your dedication to the transformative power of education is a beacon of inspiration.

To My Friend

To my dearest friend, Shelly, you have been a constant source of encouragement and motivation. Your belief in my work and your willingness to engage in deep discussions about teaching and learning have been instrumental in shaping my perspective. Your friendship is a cherished gift.

To My Colleagues in Mauritius

To my colleagues in Mauritius, your support and camaraderie have made this journey an enriching experience. Our collaborative efforts in the field of education have illuminated new pathways for transformative teaching. Your dedication to our students and the future of education is commendable.

To My International Colleagues

To my international colleagues, your diverse perspectives and experiences have broadened my understanding of education on a global scale. Our exchange of ideas and best practices has been invaluable. It's a privilege to collaborate with teachers from around the world who share a common goal of inspiring and guiding students.

To My Two Sons

Lastly, but most importantly, I extend my deepest gratitude to my two sons Gianish and Rudish, who believed in me and encouraged me to write the book. Your unwavering support during the writing of this book has been a source of strength. Your curiosity and inquisitiveness remind me daily of the importance of teaching and learning. You are my inspiration.

Closing Thoughts

In closing, I want to express my profound appreciation to all those who have contributed to my journey as an author and teacher. The transformative power of education is a collaborative endeavor, and your support has been instrumental in bringing this book to life.

As we continue to inspire and guide the next generation of learners, let us remember that it is through the combined efforts of mentors, friends, colleagues, and family that we shape a brighter future. Your support is the driving force behind the words on these pages, and I am deeply grateful for your presence in this remarkable journey of teaching and lea.

Chapter 1

One Moment Is All

It Takes

Taking her phone out from her new, monogrammed purse, a graduation gift in anticipation of her new job, Aleyna saw it was her mother’s face flashing on the screen. Excusing herself from her friends, she answered the call.

"Mum, you have good timing! We were just planning a short retreat for a couple of days next week, before we all get busy! Cool if I go, yes?’

She grew silent as her mother spoke, her face a rollercoaster of emotions, moving from disbelief to helplessness.. to a stunned abyss of doom.

All she could do was follow her mother’s instructions step by step- get in a cab and reach Memorial Hospital immediately.

A hundred thoughts kept flashing in her head on the ride over- How could something like this happen to her dad? Why? She could not imagine him in a hospital bed.. would there be tubes sticking out from his body? What if he does not live, just like her friend, Sia’s dad who passed away from a heart attack? NO Aleyna, do not even think such horrible things. He’s going to be up and fine in time for her to go away on a trip with her friends. Wow, how could she even imagine going on a vacation when something like this has happened, this made her such a horrible person..

She reached the hospital in a daze, trepidation rising by the sterile scent and clinical white walls.. but nothing could have prepared her for the sight of her father lying unconscious attached to various machines with her mother sitting sobbing beside him.

Holding on to her mother, she understood that there were words being thrown at her.. her mother recounting how it happened.. but all she could feel was grief, at seeing her father- her source and pillar of strength reduced to the mercy of others, lying in a hospital gown with his mouth partly open, eyes forcibly closed.

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Chapter 2

Changing Times

‘Don’t lose hope, he’ll come out of it, it’s what the doctors are saying.’

‘Mom, the doctors also said that full-body paralysis is the worst one to recover from, if at all. Can you please accept that he’s completely bedridden and Is going to require more than just hope to get out of it?’

"Aleyna, try to be patient, what has happened to your father is.. ‘

How, Mom? How can you ask me to be patient, it’s been almost a month we are here at the hospital, my friends have started with their jobs, we are taking Dad home today in almost the same condition he was brought here in.. and you are asking me to be patient? ‘You need to stop acting like a teenager, making everything about yourself!’

‘And you need to stop acting like a weak person for whom crying is the only solution to each problem!

The air, thick with tension, palpable enough to be sliced with a knife, hung heavy around them, interjected only with the sounds of the oxygen