INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATION

The majority of people had a favorite teacher, someone who went above and above to support them because they recognized their potential. Spend time on October 5 honoring World Teachers’ Day, an international occasion started by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994.

The least we can do is dedicate one day a year to thanking teachers because they shape the minds of future generations. Keep in mind that instructors are important wherever you are in the globe right now. Educators from all around the world support students in their learning so they can one day become teachers themselves.

WHEN IS WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY 2022?

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5. That has been the case since the first observation way back in 1994.

HISTORY OF WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY

This holiday marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. It sets standards regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers for their initial preparation, further education, recruitment, employment, and learning conditions.

5 THINGS TO LEARN ABOUT TEACHERS

1. Confucius was the First Teacher

Historically, Confucius is considered to be the first private teacher in history.

1. 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.

1. The number of African educators are dwindling on the continent

Sub-Saharan Africa is the area facing the greatest deficit of teachers.

1. 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.

1. 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.

WHY WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY IS IMPORTANT

1. It highlights current Issues affecting teachers

The ability to take the summers off is undoubtedly a much desired perk, but teachers continue to face a variety of challenging problems in educational systems around the globe. These consist of preserving academic liberties, granting educational institutions autonomy, and developing and upholding professional teaching standards in higher education. The good news is that World Teachers’ Day promotes conversation at faculty gatherings, webinars, seminars, and conferences.

2. It applauds progress but challenges stagnation

Even if the teaching profession and the role it plays in education have made great advancements, there is still a long way to go. Consequently, the UN developed the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal for Education. The annual observance of World Teachers’ Day serves as a reminder of this goal and the need to do more to assist educators who want to stay in the classroom.