Learning needs freedom to think and freedom to imagine, and both have to be facilitated by the teacher, said India’s…
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Learning needs freedom to think and freedom to imagine, and both have to be facilitated by the teacher, said India’s former President Late APJ Abdul Kalam.
As the country celebrates Teacher’s Day on Tuesday the inspiring lines by India’s missile-man resonate in the minds of all.
Teachers’ Days are special occasions to recognise and appreciate the contribution of teachers. While most nations celebrate it on 5th October, some countries including India observe the day in memory of a local educationist.
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In India, the day is marked in honour of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was born on September 5, 1888. A great scholar, philosopher and Bharat Ratna recipient, Dr Radhakrishnan was India’s first vice president and second president.
India has been celebrating 5th September as Teacher’s Day, since 1962 – the year he became the country’s president. It is believed that his students suggested that his birthday be celebrated as ‘Radhakrishnan Day’.
Despite his achievements, Radhakrishnan remained a teacher throughout his life.
On this day, special programmes are held in schools and colleges across the country in honour of the teachers and professors and present them with greeting cards, chocolates and flowers.
Meanwhile, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter too are inundated with tributes by students to their teachers to showcase what they mean to them.
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