International Teachers' Day was established on October 5, 1994 and has been celebrated every year since then, including in 2022 this holiday will be held on October 5… The historical prerequisite for the establishment of Teachers' Day was the Special Intergovernmental Conference on the Status of Teachers held on October 5, 1966 in Paris. In the former Soviet republics, such as Azerbaijan, Armenia, Estonia and Moldova, the dates of the celebration of Teachers' Day coincide with the world, but Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Latvia congratulate their teachers on the first Sunday of October on their professional holiday.
Many call the profession of a teacher a special vocation and one cannot but agree with this, because given the mass of difficulties that confront teachers every day of God, one involuntarily wonders how a teacher succeeds, in spite of the more than modest material interest and a number of accompanying, often complex problems, Along with this, cope with an enormous psychological load, while remaining a wise and tolerant person, sensitive and responsive, confident and consistently leading their correct educational line in our lives and the lives of our children.
history of the holiday
At the end of September 1965, the Soviet authorities signed a decree on the celebration of Teacher's Day. A year later, a conference is held in the capital of France, where the question of the status of a teacher at the international level is being resolved. In this regard, a document is signed - Recommendations on the status of a teacher. The document was adopted on October 5th. The Soviet authorities supported this document and decided to celebrate Teacher's Day as it was accepted at the international level. Moreover, the beginning of autumn is marked by the end of summer holidays and the beginning of the school year, the beginning of painstaking and necessary work.
After the collapse of the USSR, the holiday continues to be celebrated and honored by teachers. In order for this date not to lose the status of a public holiday, the Russian authorities adopt a corresponding decree, and the Teacher's Day remains on October 5. A year later, the title of Honored Teacher of Russia was established. This title is awarded to teachers with at least 15 years of experience, with special merits and achievements.
Traditions of celebrating Teacher's Day
This professional holiday is celebrated solemnly. There are a number of events dedicated to the teacher and his work. Teaching teams meet at solemn meetings, where they are awarded thanks, diplomas and souvenirs. On this day, the results of the annual competition "Teacher of the Year" are summed up. As a result, the best teachers receive valuable awards.
In educational institutions, for the Day of Teachers, they prepare a day of self-government, where high school students independently conduct lessons and replace the school leadership, and teachers have a rest and enjoy the holiday. Also, all kinds of other events are held - concerts, sports days, KVNs.
Children and graduates come to schools with flowers and congratulations. Send messages to their educators and mentors.
Gathering pedagogical collectives and at the festive table. Teachers, to a greater extent, are creative people, so they are happy to prepare surprises and original congratulations for each other. Interesting stories from school life are remembered, joint photos are taken for memory. The district and regional newspapers publish photos and interviews of the best teachers who have made a special contribution to pedagogical activity.
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