(14/01/2012)
The celebration of
National Teacher’s Day 2012 focuses on the concept of following in the
footstep of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is recognized as
the “Teacher of the Land.”
Each year on January 16, Thailand celebrates National Teachers’ Day, with various activities held in Bangkok and the provinces to underline the importance of teachers and to show gratitude to them. January 16 was chosen as Teachers’ Day to commemorate the enforcement of the Teachers Act on 16 January 1946, and it was celebrated for the first time in 1957. Education Minister Worawat Auapinyakul said that the celebration of National Teacher’s Day in Bangkok would take place at the Office of the Teachers Council of Thailand. On January 15, there will be a ceremony to present awards to a number of selected “good teachers” at the auditorium of the Office of the Teachers Council. On January 16, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will preside over the ceremony to show respect to senior teachers and will lead the taking of an oath to perform good deeds as tributes to His Majesty the King. The Cabinet, during its meeting on in December 2010, endorsed the proposal by the Ministry of Education to present His Majesty the King with the title of the “Teacher of the Land” to honor him in commemoration of his 84th birthday anniversary in 2011. His Majesty has a special interest in education development and sets himself as a clear example of life-long learning. His royal speeches, addresses, and writings keep reminding all involved of the importance of learning. Regarding formal education, His Majesty established Chitralada School in 1955, where young royal children, children of courtiers, and children from the general public could study together. The school remains in operation today, providing education from the kindergarten to high school levels. Having learned about the lack of educational opportunities among disadvantaged children during his visits to rural remote areas of the country, His Majesty has instructed the setting up of schools and has given them support. A total of 104 schools are under royal patronage or guidance. He has handed out many scholarships for students wishing to study abroad, and it is hoped that they will work for the country upon their graduation, thus assisting in the development of the country as a whole. To provide non-formal education, His Majesty the King set up Phra Dabos School in 1975, which provides vocational training in various fields for people who lack the means necessary to enter formal schools. His concept of education involves the roles and duties of educators, or teachers. In his view, educators are obliged to “make good learners,” so that they are able to earn their livelihood and be able to contribute to the country. |
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