The role of Teachers is central to the transformation of their pupils and their growth in life. They are the first point of contact in the journey of our formal education. They impart knowledge, instil values and nurture critical thinking in us. Their influence is not just in the classroom but has a broader impact on our lives.
To appreciate and celebrate their contributions towards shaping this world, 5th October is marked as World Teachers’ Day to express our gratitude and honour towards them for their work globally.
Why is it celebrated today?
The ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the status of Teachers was adopted in the year 1966. These recommendations established the benchmarks for rights and obligations concerning teachers. It also mentions the requirements such as initial training, recruitment, employment and working conditions.
Later on, the Recommendation concerning the status of higher-education teaching personnel was adopted in 1997 to cover the teachers in higher education under the 1966 Recommendations.
World Teachers’ Day to celebrate the adoption of the 1966 Recommendations in France since 1994.
World Teachers’ Day is organised by the joint efforts of the International Labor Organization (ILO), UNICEF, and Education International (EI).
World Teachers’ Day, 2023
The current Google Doodle pays tribute to educators worldwide, recognizing their pivotal role in guiding children and students on the journey to become their best versions.
To educators: Thank you for everything that you foster a love of learning in your pupils.
Google created a doodle to commemorate the occasion.
On World Teachers’ Day, 2022, The Director-General of UNESCO, the Director-General of ILO, the Executive Director, of UNICEF and the General Secretary, of Education International urged the nations in a joint statement to prioritize the transformation of teaching into a more appealing and respected career where teachers are valued, trusted and adequately supported. To reverse the current decline and increase the number of teachers bold actions are required.
The theme of World Teachers’ Day, 2023 is “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage“.
Teachers have the power to have a long-lasting impact on the lives of many. They play a huge role in shaping the future and personal fulfilment. However, due to deteriorating working conditions and status, there is an unprecedented global teacher shortage.
The goal of the 2023 celebration is to raise the importance of stopping the declining number of teachers and taking initiatives to increase the number of teachers.
The aim is to promote a respectable and respected teaching profession and examine and resolve their difficulties through a variety of activities.
The commitment of the human spirit to growth and enlightenment is celebrated on World Teachers’ Day, which is more than just a day to show gratitude. It’s a day to thank the teachers who have touched our hearts in one or another and motivated us.
As we observe this day, let’s keep in mind that teachers are the creators of a better future, enlightening minds and shaping generations that will meet the chances and difficulties of the future.
