Happy Teacher’s Day 2023: Quotes, Signifance & More

The role of a teacher is not limited to instruction or information transfer; rather, it has many facets and contributes to students’ social, intellectual, and academic growth. The responsibilities of a teacher require a lot of time, energy, and effort to be fulfilled. People commemorate Teachers’ Day on September 5th each year, and everyone shows their appreciation by thanking them. It is the ideal opportunity to recognise the essential contribution teachers make to the lives of students, developing brains, and the future of society as a whole. Continue reading to know more about the history, significance and popular quotes on Happy Teacher’s Day. 

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History of Teacher’s Day

Every year on September 5, India celebrates Teachers’ Day.  This day also marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Dr. Radhakrishnan served as both India’s first vice president and second president. He was also an exceptional teacher, scholar, and philosopher. The Bharat Ratna, the nation’s highest civilian decoration, was given to him posthumously. 

The origin of Teacher’s Day celebrations in India has a very fascinating history. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s students once visited his home to wish him a happy birthday. Those innocent youngsters also wanted to celebrate Dr Radhakrishnan’s birthday and asked him for his permission out of respect for him. 

While rejecting any special treatment, Radhakrishnan advised the students to observe the day as Teachers’ Day to appreciate their contribution to society. Since then, Teacher’s Day has been observed nationally.

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Significance of Teacher’s Day

It’s not necessary to have a special occasion to honour someone who helped shape your academic career or your life in general because this day serves as a reminder for all students to express gratitude to all teachers. Students show their appreciation for their professors by sending them cards and presents. Additionally, this day offers policymakers and educators the chance to recognize the issues that teachers are facing and attempt to come up with solutions. For instructors, schools and educational institutions host cultural events. 

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How to Celebrate Teacher’s Day?

Here is a variety of ways to celebrate the Teachers Day: 

1. Programmes are organized by the school and educators to show instructors their appreciation and emphasise their value. It honours the spirit of instruction and learning. 
2. Along with cultural events, speech and essay contests are also organised. The major goal of commemorating this day with speeches, plays, dance, and other activities is to strengthen the teacher-student bond and emphasise total growth in addition to education. 
3. The nation also commemorates this day by giving the National Award for Teachers in addition to the events that are held at schools and educational institutions. 
4. The President of India presents these honours to excellent teachers who work in elementary, middle, and secondary schools for their great efforts. 
5. Similar to this, on this particular day, university-level instructors also receive appreciation. 

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Teacher’s Day Quotes

Let’s take a look at some of the popular quotes on Teacher’s Day. Celebrate this wonderful day by sharing these inspirational quotes on Happy Teacher Day with your favourite teachers:

1. “The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves” – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
2. “Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me” – Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
3. “Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai.
4. “The test of a good teacher is not how many questions he can ask his pupils that they will answer readily, but how many questions he inspires them to ask him which he finds it hard to answer.” – Alice Wellington Rollins. 

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