New Delhi: India is celebrating Teachers’ Day today, September 5. Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on September 5 to recognize and celebrate the works of educators including teachers, researchers, and professors in India. Teachers' Day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Born on September 5, 1888, Dr. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-President of India and the second President of India. Dr. Radhakrishnan is well-known for his notable work as a teacher, philosopher, and scholar. Since 1962, September 5 has been celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India to honor Dr. Radhakrishnan's remarkable approach toward education and students.
As part of Teachers’ Day 2022, the President of India will confer the National Award to Teachers. The purpose of the National Awards to Teachers is to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the country and to honor those teachers who through their commitment and industry have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students.
Teachers' Day plays a very important role in the life of every student as this is the day when they give tribute to their teachers, mentors, and guides in life. Educational institutions including schools and colleges, celebrate this day with utmost zest, and various extracurricular activities are held. Poems, skits, speeches, and other creative programmes are organized in schools and colleges to thank the teachers.
India has been a home to great teachers who have revolutionized the way of teaching. Let’s have a look at five such teachers who changed the education setup in the country.
Savitribai Phule: Savitribai Pule dedicated her entire life to promoting gender equality and girls' education amidst various cultural challenges. Savitribai Phule, who had no formal education prior to her marriage, was the first Indian woman to become a teacher. Together with her husband, she built many schools for girls in the state of Maharashtra.
Rabindra Nath Tagore: Rabindra Nath Tagore's belief in learning via activities has proven an effective way to improve a child's physical and mental skills. As a result, Shantiniketan promoted the incorporation of physical activities like theatre, tree climbing, fruit plucking, dance, and a lot more.
Chanakya: Chanakya also known as Vishnugupta and Kautilya, was a prominent Indian teacher who lived in the fourth century. He was a philosopher, jurist, and royal advisor to King Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote two books, Chanakya Niti and Arthashastra. Both of his publications are a collection of his knowledge, backed up by a lot of personal experiences that he aspired to share with people.
Swami Vivekananda: Swami Vivekananda, a notable Indian reformer was also regarded as one of the country's greatest teachers and possessed an intelligence that was incomparable. He established the "Ramakrishna Mission," where his devotees and monks learn and teach about Practical Vedanta. Swami Vivekananda promoted the Gurukula system, in which professors and students live and study together.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam served as the 11th president of India and was a well-known scientist. He was a staunch advocate of education and believed that in addition to earning an academic degree, students should develop their skills to have a successful career and life. He was considered a visionary who fought for the merger of contemporary educational concepts with traditional ones. He encouraged everyone in society to pursue education by advocating for equitable access to educational opportunities in urban and rural areas.
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