Akshay Vikhe

My teacher hates me! We’ve all heard this from a family member, friend, a complete outsider or we may have authored these words ourselves at some point in our education. The question here is that can a teacher really hate a student? A teacher’s job is to help educate every student in their classes irrespective […]

We all know most districts and educational institutions have policies against teachers dating students. And while most teachers try to adhere to this policy, teachers sometimes end up crushing on students. Like everyone else, teachers are made of flesh and blood, and can sometimes develop an attraction to a student, especially in cases where there’s

Most people are of the perception that good teachers are extroverts. This is because teachers interact with a wide range of people on a daily basis. From parents, students to colleagues, a teacher’s day involves a lot of interaction with other people. How do you stand in front of a class full of students to

Do you think a teacher can give bad grades to students simply because they don’t like them? While most teachers would say “No”, some students may disagree counting their own experiences. Our academic institutions expect that individual teachers remain fair with student grading. And although most teachers might not play favoritism irrespective of some having

Gaming is a pass time for many people and while it’s tempting to believe that children form the majority of gamers, the reality is different as only 20% of gamers are 18 years and below, according to Statista. Irrespective of age, many people enjoy taking some time out of their days to play their favorite

It is estimated that over 4.6 billion users worldwide use social media and this number continues to increase even as internet connectivity becomes easily accessible in underserved communities. Naturally, some of these users are adults and children even in cases where age restrictions are being enforced. While individuals are free to express themselves on these

A teacher’s job entails responsibilities that extend beyond the classroom or working hours. They’re expected to meet society’s expectations of the profession at the workplace and in their personal lives. Additionally, any negative conduct brought to notice can be grounds for termination. Teachers are subjected to a higher level of conduct than most other professions

Knowing the right way to address your teacher or your child’s teacher can play a crucial role in making an excellent first impression. While this is easier in the case of male teachers, especially at the pre-tertiary levels, the situation is quite different with female teachers. It’s easier to address male teachers, especially at the

Is it possible for a teacher to be jealous of their students? While most teachers will say “no” to this question, some students have wondered about the possibility based on a teacher’s behavior towards them. Most of us have experiences with one teacher or more in our academic journey which led us to wonder whether

Both parents and teachers play an essential role in the upbringing of children. While the role of a parent goes beyond simply educating children as is the role of the teacher, parents still play a key role as they’re considered their child’s first educators. This brings about the debate about whether parents are the best

Grades are used to evaluate students’ comprehension of concepts taught and learned during a certain period. Whether in assignments, quizzes, or examinations, the grade attained by a student could have none to a significant impact on their future. Unfortunately, it can be frustrating for students when they’re on the cusp of getting a better grade.