Dakshina Kannada Distirict, KARNATAKA :
He is probably the only teacher to set up a mathematics lab.
by Shabana Sultana
Nada (Bethangada Taluk), Dakshina Kannada District :
Most of the students find mathematics the toughest subject. But if a hard working teacher puts his efforts wholeheartedly in this subject, students can begin to see a bright future and show a keen interest in those head-spinning numbers and graphs. They will no more find mathematics a scary subject.
If a teacher decides to do something for the students without worrying about the hurdles coming in the way, success is sure to come to their doorstep.
Yaqoob Koyyar hails from a small village called Nada in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. He belongs to that rare breed of teachers who are always ready to solve any math problem. But that’s not what makes him truly rare. He has inculcated qualities like sound thinking, hard work, interest, appreciation and broadmindedness in his students as well. It seems he was born only to spread knowledge.
Nowadays, teachers have an attitude which belies the noble work they render. They think just being teachers makes them great. But Mr. Koyyar isn’t one of them. He works extra hours in the class to teach students the nuances of mathematics and channelize their creativity.
I got to know about Mr. Koyyar through a WhatsApp group called MSTF (Maths Science Teachers’ Forum) run by Mr. Naveed Ahmed Parvez, a high school teacher from Shimoga. This group introduced me to many a local legend in mathematics and science.
Mr. Koyyar’s parents believed his birth brought light in their lives. He studied primary education at the Belthangady government school. There was no Urdu-medium school nearby, so he studied in Kannada medium. He did his secondary education at Manjunatha High School in Dharmasthala. He went on to study Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.). He studied Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at the Mangalore College of Teachers’ Education.
He isn’t one who just eyes destiny and does nothing. He is one who can change the atmosphere.
Mr. Koyyar was posted at a high school at his native village. He achieved a lot in his career as a teacher. His students still admire his dedication. He made all of them to think that mathematics is the easiest of all subjects.
He became a tree, giving the fruits and shadow of knowledge to all in this world of selfishness. He himself bore the scorching sun. He evaluated his students with different tests and exams. He would teach most of his students till midnight during exams. He demonstrated so many exercises to the students to make them fall in love with mathematics.
Later, he was transferred as assistant director of Akshara Dasoha (mid-day meal) scheme. There too, he his did duties sincerely. He is popular as the math and science resource person. He was honored by many organizations, too.
Mr. Koyyar used his knowledge and set up a wonderful mathematics lab for all the teaching community of Karnataka. I salute him for his dedication.
His children inherited the same qualities. His daughter scored 611 out of 625 marks in SSLC exams in 2015, with centum scores in Kannada and mathematics.
Computer is known as a multi-tasking and programming machine. I would like to compare Mr. Koyyar with a computer, because he is multi-faceted, hard working and dedicated to spread knowledge.
(The writer is a teacher in Bangalore. )
source: http://www.karnatakamuslims.com / Karnataka Muslims / Home> Districts> Dakshina Kannada / December 21st, 2015