The spread of the Corona virus and the lockdown are unprecedented events in our lives. Most people have been unprepared for it, physically, psychologically and emotionally.
A lot of work is being given to children during this time to help them learn from home. Yet the experience coping with the pandemic itself lends to a lot of learning.
Are certain individuals born to be teachers and can only those be truly competent? Or can people without such aspirations develop to become ‘great teachers’? Are there certain conditions, the presence of which foster such development?