Teachers’ role amid pandemic to be highlighted

World Teachers’ Day will be observed in the provincial metropolis on Monday to pay homage to teachers with special emphasis this year on their exemplary role in educating students during the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.

Ceremonies are held every year to commemorate the services of teachers to the communities and their role in national development. Teachers are presented with flowers and chocolates by students to express their gratitude and love.

The day is celebrated annually since 1994 to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO recommendation concerning the status of teachers. The WTD is convened in partnership by UNESCO, International Labor Organisation and Education International and marks progress and devises ways to counter challenges faced by teachers globally. Most ceremonies are scheduled to be held virtually this year.

The theme for the WTD 2020 is “Teachers: Leading in Crisis, re-imagining the future” and it acknowledges the great leadership role and innovation of teachers during the pandemic to ensure that learning never stops.

In the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan, the day has assumed greater significance as many teachers have been faced with challenges regarding their jobs and threat to health.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 5^th, 2020.