Teachers’ Day is another approach to encourage and support teachers and make them feel valued for their dedication to students. Teachers Day 2022: Every year, Teachers Day is observed across India on September 5 to mark the birthday of former President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. On this day, students try many creative ways to celebrate the day by recognizing and appreciating the service of teachers. Teachers’ Day is another approach to encourage and support teachers and make them feel valued for their dedication to students. Since 1962, the day has commemorated the birthday of Dr Radhakrishnan, a famous teacher and active supporter of education well known for his contributions to the Indian education system. Besides Dr. Radhakrishnan, there were many great teachers who contributed a lot in improving the education system in India. Teachers Day 2022: India’s Five Greatest TeachersSavitribai Phule Savitribai Phule was a groundbreaking social activist who dedicated her life to promoting gender equality and girls’ education amid the challenges of Indian culture traditional. Savitribai Phule, who had no formal education before her marriage, was the first Indian woman to become a teacher. Along with her husband, she has built many schools for girls in the state of Maharashtra. Rabindra Nath Tagore Rabindra Nath Tagore is another well-known Indian personality recognized for his academic achievements. Learning through activities, he believed, was a proven way to improve a child’s physical and mental skills. Accordingly, Shantiniketan encouraged the incorporation of physical activities like drama, tree climbing, fruit picking, dancing and much more. Chanakya, also known as Vishnugupta and Kautilya, was a prominent Indian teacher who lived in the fourth century. He held the prestigious positions of philosopher, jurist and royal adviser to King Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote two books, Chanakya Niti and Arthashastra. His two publications are a collection of his knowledge, backed up by many personal experiences that he yearned to share with people. Swami VivekanandaSwami Vivekananda, a notable Indian reformer was also considered one of the greatest teachers in the country and possessed an incomparable intelligence. He established the “Ramakrishna Mission”, where his devotees and monks learn and teach practical Vedanta. Swami Vivekananda promoted the Gurukula system, in which teachers and students live and study together. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam served as the 11th President of India and was a well-known scientist. He was a strong advocate for education and believed that in addition to earning a college degree, students needed to develop their skills to have successful careers and lives. He was considered a visionary who fought for the fusion of contemporary educational concepts with traditional ones. He encouraged all members of society to pursue education by advocating for equitable access to educational opportunities in urban and rural areas.
