The origin of Teachers’ Day

Teachers’ Day aims to recognize teachers’ contributions to education. In 1985, the country passed a bill on the establishment of Teachers' Day, and designated September 10, 1985 as China's first Teachers' Day. The detailed origins of Teachers' Day are as follows:

The origin of Teachers' Day

In May 1931, educators Tai Shuangqiu, Cheng Qibao and others proposed the establishment of Teachers' Day and published "Teachers' Day". Declaration" was submitted to the state for approval, and the first ceremony to celebrate Teachers' Day was held at Nanjing Central University on June 6, 1931. However, the Ministry of Education at the time did not approve the inclusion of this festival in the school calendar. Despite this, teachers in many schools still took the initiative to hold commemorative activities on June 6.

In 1939, the Ministry of Education at that time stipulated that the anniversary of the birth of Confucius on August 27 every year would be Teachers' Day, and promulgated the "Interim Measures for the Commemoration of Teachers' Day", but it was not implemented later. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in 1951, the Ministry of Education and the National Education Union agreed to abolish Teachers' Day on June 6, and changed Teachers' Day to be commemorated together with the May 1st International Labor Day. Due to the lack of teachers' characteristics, the implementation effect was very poor. It was not ideal, and later Teachers’ Day disappeared.

On January 21, 1985, the ninth meeting of the Standing Committee of the Sixth National People's Congress decided that September 10 each year would be Teachers' Day. Teachers' Day is set as September 10, taking into account the fact that the new school year for universities, middle schools and primary schools across the country requires a new atmosphere for schools and a new feeling for teachers and students. Freshmen start respecting teachers and teaching activities as soon as they enter Yibao, which can create a good atmosphere for teachers to teach well and students to learn well.

At the same time, there are few national holidays in September, which makes it easier for all parties to focus on organizing activities and highlighting publicity reports, and promote the formation of good social customs nationwide of respecting teachers, respecting education, respecting knowledge, and respecting talents. Therefore, September 10, 1985, was the first Teachers’ Day after the restoration of China. Since then, teachers have had their own holiday - Teachers' Day.

How to celebrate Teacher’s Day

Since Teacher’s Day is not a traditional Chinese festival, there are different celebrations in various places every year, and there is no unified and fixed form.

In terms of governments and schools, they hold Teachers’ Day celebration and commendation meetings to issue bonuses and certificates to teachers; they organize school students and song and dance troupes to perform singing and dancing performances for teachers; they visit and express condolences to teacher representatives, and also New teachers are organized to take collective oaths and other activities.

As for students, some spontaneously participated through original creations and wrote blessings on blackboards, greeting cards, and paintings; some posted group photos and event remarks on their personal space and Weibo to express their sincere blessings for teachers. and heartfelt greetings.

The significance of Teachers’ Day

The students are the direct beneficiaries of teachers’ hard work and dedication, and students have the most direct experience. Therefore, the most direct bearers of the spirit of "respecting teachers and respecting morality" should also be students. It can be said that Teachers' Day is a holiday for teachers, and it should be a day for students to thank and express gratitude to their teachers. With teachers’ selfless care and dedication, students’ gratitude and gratitude should also be heartfelt, clean, and simple. The core of students' gratitude to teachers is their emotional expression. There are many ways to express emotions, such as a card, a text message, and a greeting. As long as the gratitude is natural and sincere, it is the greatest respect for the teacher and the most sincere gratitude.

The above is an introduction to the origin, celebration, and significance of Teachers’ Day. If you have anything to add, please leave a message below~~