Vivacious, active, relates to all students in class and has prior knowledge of the subject. If you were thinking that this was a description of a student, then stand corrected� This is how the youngsters embarking on a teaching career especially in colleges can be rightly defined. Most colleges of Chennai have now started recruiting youngsters as lecturers.

Fresher or with few years experience these lecturers identify more with students of the class and relate to each and every one present. Having passed out recently, they have a good grip on the subjects and also the attitude of college goers. Students do not hesitate to approach them for clarifications on the subject. Sometimes personal issues are also effectively counseled by these young lecturers.

In fact women�s colleges have more number young lecturers than other co-education institutions. Questions like the capability of such a person to handle a class arise now and then, but not to deny the fact that colleges mostly recruit their passed out students as fresher lecturer. Student who has excelled in academics!

There is a lot of difference in the way an experienced doctorate person handles a subject and a fresher or meagerly experienced lecturer handling a subject. The quality, and the in depth knowledge of subject with the ability to clarify doubts before put forth in class comes with experience. But the way the knowledge is imparted with a mix of real life incidents and quoting their college days are something which reaches students much easier than hard core classes.

Subjects under the purview of media, commerce are few to quote. These young lecturers are most often temporary staff of any college. The colleges are more like a transit period for them to concentrate on their M.Phil or other higher studies. This means will help them stay in touch with their subject.

The most important point is that these teachers should always bear in mind that they have the noble responsibility of educating the students and should do full justice to their profession and to those students who blind-foldedly believe what is said in class!

SOWJANYA.S