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1. Learn about the origin and history of Vietnamese Teachers' Day
- The historical phase of Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20th began in 1946. Specifically, in July 1946, an international organization of progressive educators was established in Paris, named the International Federation of Teaching Unions (Federation International Syndicat de l’enseignement) abbreviated as 'FISE', headquartered in Paris.
- By July 1953, the Vietnam Teachers' Union joined this international educational organization.
- In August 1954, the union of progressive and revolutionary educators worldwide unanimously adopted the Charter of Educators consisting of 15 chapters, including the following main points:
- - Struggle against all reactionary, anti-democratic, and anti-scientific educational views and methods of feudal, bourgeois education to build a progressive, democratic, and scientific education system.
- From August 26 to 30, 1957, in Poland, the 2nd International Conference of Educators decided to designate November 20 as Teachers' Dedication Day.
- From August 26 to August 30, 1975, in Warsaw - the capital of Poland - the FISE conference took place with 57 countries participating, including the Vietnam Teachers' Union. The conference decided to designate November 20, 1958, as International Teachers' Dedication Day.
- In Vietnam, the first International Teachers' Dedication Day was celebrated across the North on November 20, 1958.
- After Vietnam reunified, this day became the traditional day of the Vietnamese education sector. On September 28, 1982, the Council of Ministers (now the Government) issued a decision to designate November 20 each year as Vietnamese Teachers' Day.
- On November 20, 1982, the first commemoration ceremony for Vietnamese Teachers' Day was solemnly held nationwide. Since then, this has been the traditional day of the Vietnamese Education sector to honor those who nurture people and uphold the nation's tradition of respecting teachers.
2. Significance of Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20th
The significance of Vietnamese Teachers' Day lies in its celebration of the education sector and educators, showcasing our nation's tradition of respecting teachers. November 20 is also a day for generations of students to express gratitude to their guiding mentors.
Furthermore, it is an opportunity for the education sector to evaluate educational activities and propose ways to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
3. Meaningful Activities on November 20
Creating themed boards about teachers, schools
One of the meaningful activities on November 20 is to express affection, respect, and gratitude to our teachers. The content of the boards revolves around poems, beautiful stories about teachers and students, presented attractively on A0-sized paper.
Performing cultural arts themed on November 20
Cultural performances are a familiar activity organized in schools on November 20. The prepared performances reflect students' care for honoring their respected teachers.
Classroom decoration
Beautifully decorating classrooms with the theme of November 20 is also a highlight of this day. This activity not only creates memorable experiences for students and teachers but also demonstrates the class's unity. Moreover, a clean and beautiful classroom provides students with a comfortable learning environment, promoting creativity and interest.
Essay competition on the theme of November 20
Essay competitions about teachers and schools allow everyone to express their feelings and share their beautiful memories with their teachers. Furthermore, this competition is an opportunity to showcase students' writing abilities.
Giving flowers, gifts to express gratitude to teachers
In addition to competitive and entertainment activities, students often dedicate fresh flowers and meaningful gifts to their teachers on November 20.
Reference: Meaningful gifts to express gratitude to teachers on November 20
So in the previous article, Mytour shared with you about the origins, history, and significance of Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20. Hopefully, you have gained a better understanding of the nation's tradition of respecting teachers and don't forget to express your gratitude to your teachers on this occasion.
