Teachers’ Day 2024: Everywhere in the world, people celebrate Teachers’ Day to recognize and value the contributions that educators make to society and education. Depending on the nation, celebration dates and styles can change.
Teachers’ Day in India
Teachers’ Day is observed annually on September 5th in India. The second President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, was a well-known philosopher, scholar, and teacher, and his birthday was chosen to be celebrated on this day. In response to requests from some of his students and friends to celebrate his birthday, Dr. Radhakrishnan, a well-respected educator, suggested that September 5th be observed as Teachers’ Day in honor of all teachers. His contributions to education were so profound.
Significance and Celebrations in India
In India, children take the opportunity to thank and show appreciation for their instructors on Teachers’ Day. Various activities in educational institutions and schools serve as markers for it.
Special Assemblies and Events
Students often organize special assemblies and cultural programs that include speeches, songs, dances, and skits, all dedicated to their teachers.
Gifts and Cards
Students give gifts, cards, and flowers to their teachers as tokens of appreciation.
Role Reversal
In many schools, senior students take on the role of teachers for a day, conducting classes and managing the school, while teachers enjoy a day of relaxation and celebration.
Award Ceremonies
Some schools and educational institutions use this day to recognize and reward outstanding teachers for their dedication and contribution to education.
World Teachers’ Day
Globally, World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5th. It was established by UNESCO in 1994 to commemorate the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and conditions of teachers around the world. This day aims to highlight the vital role teachers play in providing quality education and shaping the future of students and societies.
Celebrations Around the World
United States
Teachers’ Day is celebrated as part of Teacher Appreciation Week in May, with National Teacher Day being observed on the Tuesday of that week.
China
Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 10th, and it is a day when students honor their teachers with gifts, cards, and flowers.
Argentina
Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 11th in memory of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, an educator and the seventh president of Argentina, who is considered the “father of the classroom” in Argentina.
Teachers’ Day, whether celebrated locally or globally, serves as a reminder of the importance of education and the invaluable contributions of teachers in shaping the minds and futures of young people.