History Behind Teachers’ Day
Teachers have been acclaimed for their selfless service all around the world from the beginning of time. They have been considered as makers of a nation. They take care of kids from the time they are five or six till they are 18 to 20 years of age. Like it is said, the formative years of a child determine the kind of person he or she would grow up to be, and this is mostly in the hands of their teachers.
For the kind of dedication teachers show, it would be wrong not to express our gratitude. In order to laud the teachers for their accomplishments and service, UNESCO started the tradition of celebrating Teachers’ day all over the world in October 1994. However, in India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the 5th of September every year in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a scholar, teacher and politician, for his exemplary contribution to the field of education.
Celebrating Teachers’ Day
In academic institutions, among the various events celebrated every year, Teachers’ day is considered as an important occasion. It is one day in the whole academic year when teachers are made to feel special and valued.
On Teachers’ day, students put up cultural performances and conduct games for teachers. The Institution, on the other hand, provides a special lunch or refreshments and mementoes as a token of their appreciation for the invaluable service they render.
However, the education scenario has changed drastically from a time when teachers graded students for their performance to the present when students are asked to fill up survey forms to rate teachers. This is good as long as it is constructive and aids in the betterment of both teachers and students. This system, on the contrary, has been risking the job security of teachers for no fault of theirs. It is a pity that a teacher would most probably lose his/her job if he/she is not able to please the children and their parents. Teachers have almost become puppets in the hands of the students and management. In such a situation, Teachers’ day might turn out to be the only good day in the lives of teachers. Whatever be the case, every teacher deserves to be recognized, and a day like Teachers’ day would be the perfect occasion to do so.
