{"id":25051,"date":"2025-11-22T17:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T16:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=25051"},"modified":"2025-11-22T17:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T16:13:06","slug":"an-open-letter-to-a-parliamentarian-a-teachers-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=25051","title":{"rendered":"An Open Letter to a Parliamentarian: A Teacher’s Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

DZWatch Exclusive: Opinion Piece<\/strong> – I write to you, Honorable Member of Parliament, having heard your recent remarks made within the halls of power. You questioned the suitability of a doctorate holder teaching the ‘Alif Baa<\/em>‘ \u2013 the very foundation of literacy \u2013 as if it were a punishment, a degradation of skills, or a waste of talent.<\/p>\n

Allow me, a teacher with two decades dedicated to educating young children, to respond to your statement with respect, but also with candidness. You speak of the ‘Alif Baa<\/em>‘ as if it were a trivial pursuit, unworthy of scholarly attention. But do you realize, Madam Parliamentarian, that this very ‘Alif Baa<\/em>‘ is the bedrock upon which your own accomplishments are built? Every word you speak in Parliament, every law you read, every degree you’ve earned, began in a small primary classroom where a humble teacher showed you how to hold a pen.<\/p>\n

The ‘Alif Baa<\/em>‘ is not merely a set of letters. It is the key that unlocks the doors of knowledge for a child. It is the magical moment when a young mind discovers the ability to read the world, to understand it, and to express themselves. He who teaches the ‘Alif Baa<\/em>‘ plants a seed in a child’s mind that may blossom into a scientist, an engineer, a doctor, or even a member of Parliament!<\/p>\n

Do you truly understand what a primary school teacher does? Let me share with you a glimpse into my daily routine, into this ‘simple’ task that you seem to despise. I arrive at school to find thirty children before me, each a universe unto themselves. One struggles with learning difficulties, another with family problems, a third is hungry, and a fourth needs to feel safe. I am not just a teacher; I am a father, a brother, a psychologist, and a social worker. I teach them letters, yes, but I also teach them how to respect each other, how to resolve conflicts through dialogue, how to believe in themselves, and how to dream. I instill in them a love for their country and noble values. I identify and nurture their talents. I support those who are struggling so that they are not left behind.<\/p>\n

Is this a small task, Madam Parliamentarian? True knowledge lies not in a certificate but in the impact one makes. You speak of a doctorate as if it were a crown that must be kept far from the ‘contamination’ of young children. But allow me to tell you: the true scholar is not the one who holds a degree and hangs it on the wall, but the one who leaves a lasting impact on their community. In Finland, which boasts one of the best education systems in the world, primary school teachers are highly respected and valued.<\/p>\n

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