"A three inch chalk and a three foot podium represent the destiny of the country; a virtuous heart, holding a candle throughout one's life, forges the soul of the people."
What kind of teacher do we need? How to become a good teacher? Let us revisit the earnest instructions of General Secretary, jointly appreciate the kindness of teachers, and appreciate General Secretary's feelings of respecting teachers and valuing education.
"To create a good culture of respecting teachers and valuing education throughout society"
On the eve of Teacher's Day in 2016, General Secretary returned to his alma mater, Beijing Bayi School, where he had spent his elementary and middle school years. During the inspection that day, facing each old teacher, the General Secretary smiled and extended his hands, tightly grasping the teacher's hand.
During the discussion between the General Secretary and teachers and students, the principal of August 1st School spoke first and welcomed the leader back to his alma mater.
As Xu Shunyi, a retired teacher from Bayi School, once said, "He has demonstrated through his practical actions what respecting teachers and valuing education means."
Photo by Ju Peng, journalist from Xinhua News Agency
On Teacher's Day in 2018, at the National Education Conference, it was emphasized that efforts should be made to improve the political, social, and professional status of teachers, so that they can enjoy the social prestige they deserve.
On the eve of Teacher's Day in 2020, it was further pointed out in the holiday congratulations that "I hope all teachers will not forget their original intention of cultivating virtue and talent, and always remember their mission of educating people for the Party and the country.".
On the eve of International Children's Day on June 1st, 2023, during an inspection at Beijing Yuying School, I visited the teachers who were discussing lesson preparation and expressed deep expectations: "We will create a good atmosphere of respecting teachers and valuing education in the whole society, and make teachers the most respected and enviable profession in society.".
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shen Hong
"Proficient in professional knowledge, doing a good job as a 'teacher', while also cultivating morality and becoming a 'teacher'."
Chinese news history expert Fang Hanqi, who is over ninety years old, and philosopher Zhang Liwen, who is in his eighties... On that day, famous figures gathered on the square in front of the Renmin University Museum of China.
What is Mr. Da? Later, during a symposium with representatives of teachers and students from Renmin University of China, the General Secretary made a request——
"There is an urgent need for our teachers to be proficient in professional knowledge, to be good 'Confucian classics teachers', and to cultivate moral character and become' human teachers', striving to become the unity of 'Confucian classics teachers' and' human teachers' who are proficient in 'preaching, imparting knowledge, and resolving doubts'."
"Teachers should have a conscious attitude of being exemplary in their words and behavior, constantly improve their moral cultivation, and use exemplary behavior to influence and drive students. They should be the great masters of students' learning, conduct, and conduct, and become models respected by society and imitated by the world."
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Huanchi
A teacher is both a teacher and a model, learning high is a teacher, and moral high is a model. Teachers must set an example and lead by example, guiding and helping young students to fasten the first button of their lives.
To award a medal to Zhang Guimei, the principal of Huaping Women's Senior High School in Lijiang, Yunnan, praising her "dedication to education and poverty alleviation, igniting hope for mountain girls"; Chatting with Professor Tang Yijie from Peking University, praising his diligent and rigorous academic spirit;
"Support and attract outstanding talents to be enthusiastic about teaching, meticulous in teaching, long-term in teaching, and lifelong in teaching"
The next day, General Secretary presided over a symposium to address the prominent issues of "two no worries and three guarantees", and put forward requirements for ensuring the treatment of rural teachers: "The key to rural revitalization and sustainable development lies in education, and the stability of the teaching staff must be maintained. Children in rural areas cannot lose at the starting line."
Whether it is the social atmosphere, material security, spiritual motivation, or institutional construction, the construction of a guarantee system for teacher team construction is a reflection of the implementation of the concept of respecting teachers and valuing education.
The statement by General Secretary fully takes into account the different needs of teachers in terms of material life, sense of belonging, and self realization, in order to provide them with a sense of happiness in their positions, achievement in their careers, and a sense of honor in society.
Without a high-level teaching staff, it is difficult to cultivate high-level innovative talents and produce high-level innovative achievements.
"Strive to make greater contributions to the development of modern education with Chinese characteristics and world level, and to cultivate builders and successors of the socialist cause!"
