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Today is Teachers’ Day: Recognising the role of teachers in education
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Explore the significance of Teachers' Day in India on September 5, celebrating the legacy of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan while looking at how technology and modern methods reshape education.
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Today is Teachers’ Day: Recognising the role of teachers in education
Teachers’ Day is observed in India every year on September 5 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher, scholar and former President of India. The day provides an opportunity to recognise the role teachers play in education and to reflect on how teaching is changing with evolving classroom needs.
Teachers contribute to learning in ways that extend beyond delivering lessons. They help students understand concepts, develop communication and problem-solving skills, ask questions and engage with different perspectives. Their role can also involve identifying individual learning needs and creating classroom environments where students can participate and learn at their own pace.
The growth of digital tools has added new dimensions to teaching. Online resources, educational platforms, interactive content and artificial intelligence-based tools are increasingly being used alongside conventional classroom methods. While technology can support access to information and assist with certain learning activities, teachers continue to play an important role in guiding students, evaluating understanding and providing context.
Teachers also face changing expectations. Classrooms may include students with different learning styles, abilities and levels of digital familiarity. This requires educators to continuously adapt their teaching methods and update their subject knowledge and professional skills.
Teachers’ Day also offers an opportunity for students to acknowledge the guidance and support they receive from educators. Schools and colleges commonly mark the occasion through discussions, cultural programmes, student-led activities and other events.
As education systems respond to technological, social and economic changes, the role of teachers continues to evolve. The day serves as a reminder that effective education involves not only access to knowledge, but also the guidance, interaction and encouragement that help students make sense of what they learn.
