Mysore/Mysuru: “Apart from transacting the given curriculum, the modern teachers have to inculcate appropriate leadership qualities in students at all levels of educational ladder,” said Dr. N.N. Prahallada, former Faculty, Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Mysuru while delivering a talk at Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), University of Mysore, here recently.

He was interacting with a group of participants of the  Refresher course in English on the theme “Leadership among College teachers.” 

Dr. Prahallada said teachers with good leadership qualities can bring vibrant changes in the entire gamut of students’ life resulting in them contributing for the betterment of the society.

“Qualities like integrity, commitment, strong communication skills, courage, teamwork, work ethics, risk-taking, positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, quality of future vision, and responsibility, if inculcated among students will go a long way in improving the tone and tenor of the country,”                                              opined Dr. Prahallada. 

Dr. Vanamala, Faculty, Department of English, University of Mysore, was the programme     coordinator.