Teaching in the 21st Century: Saloni Gaur's Side-Splitting Insights

On Teachers Day, many of us take a moment to appreciate our teachers. Saloni Gaur, a popular comedy content creator, shared a funny and relatable mimicry of a typical teacher that perfectly captures the feelings of educators today.

When Students Wish Ma'am a Happy Teachers Day:

When students come to wish their teacher a happy Teachers Day, she starts with a warm “thank you.” But then, she highlights a common reality: “It's okay if we get respect for one day. Some students don't even want to look at their teachers on other days! I've heard them say they wish I'd fall into a drain with my scooter and not make it to school.” Her humorous exaggeration points to a deeper truth about how some students view their teachers.

Saloni continues, “Today's children sometimes think they don't need teachers because they can learn everything from YouTube.” She passionately argues that while YouTube is a great resource, it can never replace the personalized knowledge and guidance that a teacher offers in a classroom. “You might not get it now,” she adds, “but one day you will understand.”

She reminisces about her old students who tell her, “Ma'am, if we had prepared for your Hindi dictation 10 years ago, we would be doing better in life now.” This reflection shows how important those lessons were, even if they seemed tough at the time.

When a Student Gives Ma'am a Gift:

Next, when a student brings a gift, the teacher questions, “Why did you bring this? Didn't we say no gifts to teachers yesterday?” She mocks the tendency of students to bend rules, saying, “You think all teachers are just crazy! The best gift for us is your success, but nowadays, it seems the credit goes to the tuition teacher.”

In her funny tone, she reminds students that today everyone will be going to the tuition party, go for sure. “Remember, tomorrow you have a test on your first 15 chapters. Those who fail will not sit for the half-yearly exam!”

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Saloni Gaur's mimicry not only brings laughter but also reminds us of the important role teachers play in our lives. Her humorous take encourages students to appreciate their teachers, not just on Teachers Day but every day. After all, a little respect goes a long way!