“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” These are the words told by Benjamin Franklin. Are you ready to get involved in the process of learning? Read the following article and grab as many points as possible to develop a fine speech on teachers’ day.
Table of Contents
- When and Why Is Teachers’ Day celebrated?
- Sample Speeches on Teachers’ Day
- Frequently Asked Questions on Speech on Teachers’ Day
When and Why Is Teachers’ Day celebrated?
In India, Teachers’ Day or Shikshak Divas is celebrated annually on September 5 to mark the birthday of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who was the first Vice President of India. As we all know, teachers/gurus play a vital role in the life of every individual. They are the ones who inspire us to do great things, and to succeed in life. So it is to celebrate their hard work that September 5 is observed as Teachers’ Day.
Even though it is celebrated on September 5 in India, in many other nations, it is celebrated annually on October 5. Every year, the theme of World Teachers’ Day gets changed. In 2021, “Teachers at the heart of education recovery” was the theme. A joint statement from UNESCO, ILO, UNICEF, and Educational International said, “On World Teachers’ Day, we are not only celebrating every teacher. We are calling on countries to invest in them and prioritise them in global education recovery efforts so that every learner has access to a qualified and supported teacher. Let’s stand with our teachers!”
Sample Speeches on Teachers’ Day
A few samples of speeches on Teachers’ Day are given below. Go through these speeches and utilise them to expand your knowledge.
History of Teachers’ Day
The world celebrates Teachers’ Day on the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 International Labour Organisation (ILO)/UNESCO recommendation concerning the status of teachers all around the world. It has set the benchmark regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers.
When Dr. S. Radhakrishnan became the second President of India in 1962, many of his previous students approached him to seek permission to celebrate his birthday, September 5, as a special day. He, instead of granting permission to celebrate his birthday, he requested them to celebrate September 5 as Teachers’ Day, and to recognise the contributions made by teachers to society.
Two-Minute Speech on Teachers’ Day
Teachers are one of the top influencers of our lives. Every human being will have a story to tell about the impact made by teachers on their lives. Teachers take every effort possible to enrich the lives of their students, and they bring great changes to our society. What would be the condition of a generation if there are no teachers to inspire them?
According to Solomon Ortiz, “Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students”. With time and effort, a teacher lights the way for their students. It will be a mistake if we fail to notice their devotion and hard work. So let’s celebrate Teachers’ Day and try our best to widen their smiles.
Speech on Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born in Tiruttani, Andhra Pradesh, on September 5, 1888. He was an academic, prominent philosopher and statesman, and was one of the most recognised Indian thinkers. Radhakrishnan’s broad knowledge of western philosophy and literary traditions made him attain a huge reputation, and it was through his teachings that many western philosophies were introduced to Indian society. He was an outstanding student during his school and college years, and later became a great teacher. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was a person who dedicated his life to educating others.
In 1921, he was appointed as the professor of Philosophy to the King George Ⅴ Chair of Mental and Moral Science at the University of Calcutta. For 12 years, he worked in the university, and during that period, he represented the University of Calcutta at the Congress of the Universities of the British Empire, as well as at the International Congress of Philosophy at Harvard University. Then, later in 1936, he was appointed by H.N. Spalding as a Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford. H.N. Spalding was highly impressed by his lectures and thus specifically made a position for him in the university. Students of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan highly admired and respected him. Once, his students arranged a flower-decked carriage to take him to the Mysore railway station from the Mysore University. It was in the year 1921, and the carriage was pulled by the students themselves.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan has taught in multiple colleges all over India, and teaching for him was a divine profession. According to him, “True teachers are those who help us think for ourselves”. Later in 1948, he became the chairman of the University Education Commission. Radhakrishnan was elected as the first Vice-President of India in 1952, and elected as the second President of India (1962–1967). He was granted several awards during his lifetime. It includes a Knighthood in 1931, the highest civilian award – the Bharat Ratna in 1954, and the honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963. Dr. Radhakrishnan was nominated 16 times for the Nobel Prize in Literature and another 11 times for the Nobel Peace Prize. He died on April 16, 1975, in Chennai.
Frequently Asked Questions on Teachers’ Day
When is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
In India, Teachers’ Day or Shikshak Divas is celebrated annually on September 5 to mark the birthday of Dr S. Radhakrishnan, who was the first Vice President of India.
When is Teachers’ Day celebrated worldwide?
Even though in India it is celebrated on September 5, in many other nations, Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on October 5.
What was the theme of Teachers’ Day in 2021?
Every year, the theme of World Teachers’ Day is changed. In 2021, “Teachers at the heart of education recovery” was the theme of Teachers’ Day.
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