The Faculty of Education, University of Malta, marks World Teachers’ Day, by lauding the work of educators, local and international.
Teachers have a highly significant role in society, and their work deserves adequate recognition and praise. The teaching profession’s importance may not always be duly acknowledged, although it is evident to all that unless one values education and educators, all other professions and the whole workforce of the future will suffer. The Faculty maintains its commitment towards quality education, embodied by its students, past and present.
Teachers have a highly significant role in society, and their work deserves adequate recognition and praise. The teaching profession’s importance may not always be duly acknowledged, although it is evident to all that unless one values education and educators, all other professions and the whole workforce of the future will suffer. The Faculty maintains its commitment towards quality education, embodied by its students, past and present.
The Faculty uses this occasion to praise and acknowledge the work of all teachers who perform their duties with disadvantaged learners, or in difficult conditions. This applies especially to educators who work in Third World countries, where human and physical resources are not as readily available as they may be in developed countries.
These educators are, in many cases, proof that the knowledge, values, attitudes and skills of teachers are fundamental in order to build relationships and help all individuals exploit their full potential. While technology can be a useful resource, the work of educators can never be replaced by it, and hence the need to reward effort and give them the necessary support.
Held annually on 5 October since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This Recommendation sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions.
