World Teachers’ Day – October 5, 2022, history, significance
Almost everybody has a favorite teacher, someone who went above and beyond to encourage you because they could see your potential. On October 5, take time to celebrate World Teachers’ Day — a global event launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994.
Just as Matilda had Ms. Honey, Harry had Dumbledore, and Cady had Ms. Norbury, maybe you’re a teacher working hard to help young people learn and grow. Considering that teachers mold future generations, taking one day every year to say “thank you” is the least we can do. No matter where you are in the world today, remember that teachers matter! Become teacher yourself, educators from around the world fund students to learn and become one of them. Find a scholarship that will fit your education needs on this World Teachers’ Day.
History of World Teacher’s Day
World Teacher’s Day or International Teacher’s Day was first celebrated on October 5, 1994. The International Teacher’s Day is a tribute to the teachers, and it acknowledges their contributions to the field of education and development. Teachers are the pillar of the support for any nation-building.
The contributions of the teachers to their local community and global society are extensive in number. The celebration of the day aims in mobilizing support for the teachers. It also honors the teachers and their role in providing an excellent education at all levels. International Teacher’s Day enables the children and the adults to take part in the celebration.
The representatives of UNESCO and the International Labour Organization signed “Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers” on October 5, 1966. They closed the Special Intergovernmental Conference on the Status of Teachers in Paris, France on this day. The UNESCO’s 29th session of the General Conference was opened on October 12, 1997. “
Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher Education Teaching Personnel” was adopted during this conference, on November 11, 1997. The first World Teachers’ Day was held on October 5, 1994. Since then, the celebration has been organized each year on the same date.
Education International (EI) firmly believes that World Teachers’ Day should be internationally recognized and celebrated around the world. EI every year launches a public awareness campaign to highlight the contributions of the teaching profession. More than 100 countries are observing World Teachers’ Day.
Earlier this World Teacher’s Day, various countries around the world have been celebrating the national teacher’s day. Teacher’s Day in most countries marks the contribution of any famed educator or the person of educational repute. In almost all the countries worldwide,
Teachers’ Day is celebrated with children, students, and pupils. They take this day as an opportunity to present gifts and flowers as a token of appreciation to their beloved teachers. The regular scholastic routine monotony is broken on this day, and several events or games will be conducted to make the day special for the teachers.
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5 THINGS TO LEARN ABOUT TEACHERS
Confucius was the First Teacher
Historically, Confucius is considered to be the first private teacher in history.
Education for all
According to UNESCO, the world needs 69 million teachers in order to achieve the goal of providing universal primary and secondary education by 2030.
The number of African educators are dwindling on the continent
Sub-Saharan Africa is the area facing the greatest deficit of teachers.
Teaching standards are plummeting
According to UNESCO, less than 75% of teachers in one-third of the world’s countries only meet the minimum teacher training standards.
Learning proficiency is down
6 out of 10 children worldwide—a total of 617 million—do not meet the minimum requirements for competency in mathematics and reading.
How to Celebrate World Teacher’s Day
Celebrating World Teacher’s Day is very simple. The simplest form of the celebration includes wishing the teachers on this day to show love. Students can present gifts to their beloved teachers. In schools and colleges, various events can be organized to make the teachers participate. Support, appreciate and acknowledge the teachers not only on this day but throughout the year-round. Post and share your celebration on social media using the hashtags #WorldTeacher’sDay.
