Swami Vivekananda’s ideas on education are extremely relevant in the present educational context and it can bring positive transformations in Indian education system. He is well aware about the fact that education plays a crucial role in curing the evil of the society and in moulding the future of a nation. Therefore, it should be given utmost importance. The present paper will attempt to explore the role of teachers in the present scenario with regard to the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda and to find out the method of teaching as proposed by Swami Vivekananda. Qualitative research approach has been adopted for the purpose of the study. Data have been collected from both the primary and secondary sources. Findings suggest that a teacher should be a friend, philosopher, guide and he should adopt a teaching method where a child will try to find his inner-self through education. A teacher should be moral, his life will be based on the ideal of renunciation and service, his professional ethics will be very strong and above all he will be a role model to the students so that vicarious learning can be possible.
Nizamuddin Ahmed (Fri,) studied this question.