Happy Teacher's Day to all teachers, professors, lecturers, tuition teachers including those who teaches and passes knowledge to the others!!!
Today's blog is all on teacher's day,- why there's this day; how to show your appreciation to them and do all countries celebrate teacher day on the same day?
And so I did some research on this and I can't wait to share them with you guys. :)
The origins of National Teacher Day are different from other countries. Some based on some powerful fella's birthday, some based on government policies and so on. In some countries, this day was deemed as holidays while others, teachers are celebrated during working days.
And no - not all countries celebrate teacher's day on the same day. Malaysian celebrates teacher's day on 16th May, the rest celebrates on other day! India, for example, they celebrate on September 5th. It was the birthday of the second President of India, an academic philosopher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this day, both teachers and students attend school like usual, but they do activities of celebration, thanks and remembrance. I found out that some school in India, the responsibility of teaching is taken up by the senior students on this day as an appreciation for their teachers. Wow!
As for Turkey, they celebrate on November 24th. It started with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (an army officer, revolutionary statesman, and founder of the Republic of Turkey as well as its first President) thought and stated that new generation will be created by teachers. So he sorts of like the founder of education in Turkey too as adopted a new alphabet for his republic. Cool hor?
In Taiwan, they initially celebrated on August 27th, but then changed to September 28th due to some calenders mia problem. In short, they're celebrating on Confucius's birthdate la. Swt.
Their celebration is considered a festival as it begins with drum beats, dances (led by Confucius's chief descendant) and sacrificial of 3 animals - the cow, goat and pig. This celebration is known as the "Grand Ceremony Dedicated to Confucius" (祭孔大典). Not only that, local education institutes and civil offices award certain teachers for their excellence and positive influence.
Want to know why Malaysia celebrates on May 16? That's because in the same month in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Malay States had received several suggestions (documents) from the Education Committee regarding Teachers' Day as the base of education in Malaysia. The document, known as the Razak Report, has become the foundation of education in Malaysia ever since. Although it is not an official school holiday, celebrations are usually held on May 16, or earlier, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
SO NOW YOU KNOW! HAHA!
How to show gratitude and appreciation to teachers?
Well, should I need to say anymore? The easiest will be buying a Thank You card, scribble some thoughtful words and give to them. If you really to show it in a LOUD way, then create a wall of fame for teachers where you can post quotes from students, parents, and principals on the special contributions of each teacher. Or do some banners, posters, small yet memoriable gifts or certificate of appreciation to them.
Although most of us don't really say thank you and honour teachers due to some lousy teachers around, but if you look carefully, there are handful of great teachers with great determination and enthusiasm that need to be thanked and honoured! So for those lousy-labeled-teachers, I strongly believe that they're not that bad. In my opinion, it's either their technique is wrong or they're not good at conveying or passing the knowledge to the students.
To all teachers who had taught me since I was young till now, I want to THANK you all for your wonderful knowledges that you've gave me. (Though most of them I've gave them back d. Haha!)
*info from Wikipedia and various site.. :)
Today's blog is all on teacher's day,- why there's this day; how to show your appreciation to them and do all countries celebrate teacher day on the same day?
And so I did some research on this and I can't wait to share them with you guys. :)
The origins of National Teacher Day are different from other countries. Some based on some powerful fella's birthday, some based on government policies and so on. In some countries, this day was deemed as holidays while others, teachers are celebrated during working days.
And no - not all countries celebrate teacher's day on the same day. Malaysian celebrates teacher's day on 16th May, the rest celebrates on other day! India, for example, they celebrate on September 5th. It was the birthday of the second President of India, an academic philosopher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this day, both teachers and students attend school like usual, but they do activities of celebration, thanks and remembrance. I found out that some school in India, the responsibility of teaching is taken up by the senior students on this day as an appreciation for their teachers. Wow!
As for Turkey, they celebrate on November 24th. It started with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (an army officer, revolutionary statesman, and founder of the Republic of Turkey as well as its first President) thought and stated that new generation will be created by teachers. So he sorts of like the founder of education in Turkey too as adopted a new alphabet for his republic. Cool hor?
In Taiwan, they initially celebrated on August 27th, but then changed to September 28th due to some calenders mia problem. In short, they're celebrating on Confucius's birthdate la. Swt.
Their celebration is considered a festival as it begins with drum beats, dances (led by Confucius's chief descendant) and sacrificial of 3 animals - the cow, goat and pig. This celebration is known as the "Grand Ceremony Dedicated to Confucius" (祭孔大典). Not only that, local education institutes and civil offices award certain teachers for their excellence and positive influence.
Want to know why Malaysia celebrates on May 16? That's because in the same month in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Malay States had received several suggestions (documents) from the Education Committee regarding Teachers' Day as the base of education in Malaysia. The document, known as the Razak Report, has become the foundation of education in Malaysia ever since. Although it is not an official school holiday, celebrations are usually held on May 16, or earlier, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
SO NOW YOU KNOW! HAHA!
How to show gratitude and appreciation to teachers?
Well, should I need to say anymore? The easiest will be buying a Thank You card, scribble some thoughtful words and give to them. If you really to show it in a LOUD way, then create a wall of fame for teachers where you can post quotes from students, parents, and principals on the special contributions of each teacher. Or do some banners, posters, small yet memoriable gifts or certificate of appreciation to them.
Although most of us don't really say thank you and honour teachers due to some lousy teachers around, but if you look carefully, there are handful of great teachers with great determination and enthusiasm that need to be thanked and honoured! So for those lousy-labeled-teachers, I strongly believe that they're not that bad. In my opinion, it's either their technique is wrong or they're not good at conveying or passing the knowledge to the students.
To all teachers who had taught me since I was young till now, I want to THANK you all for your wonderful knowledges that you've gave me. (Though most of them I've gave them back d. Haha!)
*info from Wikipedia and various site.. :)
Not forgetting, Mike : Happy Birthday~ *huggzzzz~~~~~
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