The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) believes that education, culture and communication are the means to building peace.
UNESCO inaugurated World Teachers’ Day in 1994 to focus attention on the contributions and achievements of teachers, and to highlight teachers’ concerns and priorities regarding education. October 5 was selected as the date to internationally celebrate teachers because on that date in 1966 a special intergovernmental conference adopted the UNESCO recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. For the first time, this recommendation gave teachers throughout the world an instrument that defines their responsibilities and asserts their rights. In adopting this recommendation, governments unanimously recognized the importance for society to have competent, qualified and motivated teachers.
Being recognized by the different organization, the teachers really appreciate their profession and their contributions in molding the minds of the youth, inspiring and lighting the paths of the future professionals of the community. It is for the teachers to give thanks for all the sacrifices, in their endeavor to lead the way for a highly competitive individual.
Positive response to World Teachers’ Day over the past 11 years shows a significant awareness, understanding and appreciation for the vital contribution that teachers make to education.
Thru this celebration, everyone could really appreciate the value of their teacher as for what they are today. Because every one of us, once in our life we have meet and learn to treasure the learning we have gain from a teacher. We learn the letters in the alphabet, learn to counts, learn to be a better person, learn to dream high and be of whatever we want to be in the future. A teacher that we could cherish be grateful to be part of everyone’s live. It’s about time to give thanks and celebrate the day to your valuable precious teacher.
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By: VIOLETA S. SOBREVIÑAS | MT-I | LUAKAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
