About Master Tseten Dorji:

Mr. Tseten Dorji completed his schooling from Upper TCV in the year 1984. He graduated as a Mechanical Engineering from Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College, Gorakhpur in the year 1988. Soon after the completion of his B.E, he joined Upper TCV as a Maths Teacher. Since then, he has been working here with a gap of two years (1992-1994) for his further studies under "Fulbright Scholarship."

Some excerpt from his Achievement:

How do you feel having won the best teacher award from the Rotary Club?

When I was awarded the Best Teacher Award, at that particular moment I felt that I didn't deserve it, but then slowly I came to realize that it was recognition for my work and efforts. I find it satisfying as I look back on what I've done till now.

Since when have you been teaching Maths here and do you feel it's your duty to work in a Tibetan Society?

I've been teaching Maths since 1988, after the completion of my Engineering Degree. I got entrance for an Engineering job but unfortunately I fell sick for sometime and couldn't take up the job. After recovery, I found out that a Maths teacher was needed in Upper TCV and I went for it. Though I didn't feel it's my duty to work in a Tibetan Society, but teaching has always been a part of me.

How would you exemplify your opinion of a good teacher?

For me, a good teacher must have patience. It is a must to deal with students. A teacher should be helpful and understanding, always ready to make sacrifices. One should be able to see a student's background and their strength.

What are the differences that you find between the education system of out society and that of others?

As far as my experience allows me, I have gone through American and of course Tibetan School. And the most important thing I have observed is that our students lack independent learning: doing researches, and going beyond what's taught in the classroom. One huge difference between our students and American students is that they have a very high confidence level, which gives them a positive ego. This ego prevents them from indulging in cheating and copying, etc. so naturally they work hard. Our students, on the contrary, are I touch with cheating in exams all the time.

What would be your advice for those budding teachers to reach their level of efficiency like you have?

Like I have said before, 'Patience' is what all teachers ought to have and one shouldn't always expect too much out of their students. He should set his expectations to a height that's right for the students. While teaching, one should always come down to their level of understanding. Teachers should be considerate and sacrificing. And putting interest in what they do completes the culmination.

During my eighteen years of teaching life, I could notice many changes in curriculum and the campus environment. But my love for teaching is an ever growing because I revere my profession, which has instilled in me a great degree of patience and a sense of job satisfaction. Many a times, I could observe a gradual down slope in student's enthusiasm towards their studies. However, it has been the greatest challenge that I have been facing all through my teaching life. So, my last words for all the students is "Opportunity" never comes again and always feel grateful to the institution that lives for your better future.

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