WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY 2023: THE TEACHERS WE NEED FOR THE EDUCATION WE WANT

Thu 05 October 2023:

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5th each year to recognize the important role that teachers play in education. This day aims to support and upskill teachers, especially in the face of challenges.

UNESCO highlights the global shortage of teachers and advocates for better working conditions and support for educators. To celebrate, people can send wishes, messages, and quotes to their teachers, expressing gratitude for their guidance and impact on their lives.

World Teachers’ Day is annually celebrated on October 5, marking the adoption of the 1966 International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Recommendation regarding the Status of Teachers. In 1997, this recommendation was expanded to cover educators in higher education. The global observance of World Teachers’ Day began in 1994.

This occasion also presents an opportunity to support teachers in fully utilising their skills and passion while envisioning the future of the teaching profession on a global scale. World Teachers’ Day is organised with the participation of ILO, UNICEF, and Education International.

Theme for World Teachers’ Day

This year, the theme for World Teachers’ Day is ‘The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse the Teacher Shortage’. The primary objective is to prevent the decline in the number of educators and take steps to increase their presence on the global stage. Additionally, it aims to explore how education systems, societies, communities, and families can recognise, value, and actively support teachers.

Significance of World Teachers’ Day

This day holds immense significance because teachers have the potential to bring about transformative and lasting changes in the lives of others, contributing to the establishment of sustainable futures and personal fulfillment. However, the world currently faces an unprecedented shortage of teachers, exacerbated by deteriorating working conditions and status within the profession.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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