Saturday marks World Teachers’ Day. To celebrate the day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) and a global union federation of teachers’ trade unions, Education International, are giving the world a better understanding of their role.
South Africa has more than 400 000 teachers who fulfil a crucial developmental role.
Despite some challenges, teaching remains a calling to many.
“I’m still young. They believe we are of the same age. It is difficult to discipline them,” say one of the teachers.
Another teacher says, “I thought to myself why not try to make a change in an African child’s life and the way they do things.”
Saturday’s #WorldTeachersDay reminds us that young teachers need to be qualified & supported to provide inclusive quality #education for all.
Help us spread the message by sharing this post!https://t.co/8YYN4fNqT7 #YoungTeachersWanted pic.twitter.com/VuSodQ1Yw9
— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) October 5, 2019
Here’s to the teachers who inspire us every day, pass on their knowledge, prepare us for our futures in-and-out of the classroom and help raise the #GenerationEquality.
Happy #WorldTeachersDay! pic.twitter.com/HV94sUGD2q
— UN Women (@UN_Women) October 5, 2019
