World Teacher's Day is annually held on October 5. The occasion recognizes the huge contribution of teachers to our lives. Teachers have been considered second parents, who guide and tutor us in significant stages of life; they influence responsible members of society, and teach knowledge to us. This day becomes a global recognition of their dedication and hard work toward shaping the society.
History of World Teacher's Day 2024
First marked in 1994, World Teachers' Day was established by UNESCO to mark the importance of teachers around the world. The event also marks the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which defined international standards for the rights, working and professional status, conditions of service of teachers at all levels. This recommendation ensured the provision of adequate tools and support required for the efficient exercise of professional duties by teachers.
Importance of World Teachers' Day 2024
Throughout the day, it is possible to realize how teachers confront huge challenges: lack of resources, low salaries, and lack of time for personal development. Teachers are highly important in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and sense of social responsibility in their students. The World Teacher's Day is a platform through which these challenges should be highlighted, and improvements within the working condition and recognition of teachers should be worked on.
They celebrate the day not only to appreciate their tireless efforts, but also to urge an urgent call for systemic changes that might better service the role of educating the future generations through these teachers. It brings to forefront the fact that education and a teacher constitute a given catalyst for a better society.
Theme of World Teacher's Day 2024
Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education" will be the 2024 theme, outlining the relevance of engaging teachers in shaping the policies for education.
It invites a new social contract respectful of teacher voices in the decision-making process with regard to practices for an education.
This theme underscores the urgent need for teachers to engage with society's changing needs, especially when education systems are already undergoing unprecedented challenges. Valuing the input of teachers can lead to a more inclusive and resilient education system that is beneficial both for learners and educators.
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