In 2020, World Teachers’ Day will celebrate teachers with the theme “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future”. The day provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, take stock of achievements, and draw attention to the voices of teachers, who are at the heart of efforts to attain the global education target of leaving no one behind.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly added to the challenges faced by already over-extended education systems throughout the world. It is no exaggeration to say that the world is at a crossroads and, now more than ever, we must work with teachers to protect the right to education and guide it into the unfolding landscape brought about by the pandemic.
The issue of teacher leadership in relation to crisis responses is not just timely, but critical in terms of the contributions teachers have made to provide remote learning, support vulnerable populations, re-open schools, and ensure that learning gaps have been mitigated. The discussions surrounding WTD will also address the role of teachers in building resilience and shaping the future of education and the teaching profession.
Teachers should be respected and honored. In India, on the eve of Teachers' Day, i.e. on 5 September, the National Teachers’ Awards are given to the meritorious teachers by the President of India. The awards are conferred as a public gratitude to praiseworthy teachers working in the primary schools, middle schools and secondary schools.
Even according to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “Teaching is not a profession, a way of life”. Further, he added that teaching is not a profession but “Jeevan Dharm” (a way of life) and asked teachers to understand changes happening across the world so that they can prepare the new generation to face them. In fact, it is a divine responsibility to guide and enlighten. He also said that India should regain the status of ‘Vishwaguru’ (leader in education) by giving high respect to teachers whom he asked to encourage students to think critically about issues concerning nation. He told that "Teachers determination and sincerity will shape the destiny of the nation as they are laying foundation and the building blocks of the society".
Teachers nourish and prepare students their future as they are the real icon of knowledge and wisdom. They create awareness among the students and common people. They are the source of light in the world that has been darkened due to ignorance. Our teachers are the true pillars of our success.
I am lucky enough to have teachers who have guided me in my odyssey in life. Teachers who have made me more confident and made me discover myself everyday.If it wasn't for them I don't know where I'll be. I reminisce the good memories I had from kindergarten that was the first time I had to speak on stage, and ever since then I have not looked back. That was a defining moment when I realised I loved public speaking.Thanking a single teacher won't do as all the teachers I have had in the 14 years of schooling in Carmel,each of them have taught me a life lesson I'll cherish forever. I know no amount of gratitude can suffice the immeasurable hard work that y'all do for us. By here is a heartfelt thank you!