Respecting teachers and teaching is a fine tradition in China. As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty in the 11th century BC, it was proposed that "disciples serve as teachers and respect their father." Teachers' Day aims to recognize teachers' contributions to education.

In 1985, the ninth meeting of the Standing Committee of the Sixth National People's Congress passed the State Council's proposal to establish Teachers' Day. The meeting decided to designate September 10th each year as Teachers' Day.

Teacher’s Day is a holiday to thank teachers. The festival dates are different in various countries and regions. It is September 10th in mainland China and September 28th in Taiwan.

The word has two meanings, "it refers to both a social role and the bearer of this role." In the broad sense, a teacher generally refers to a person who imparts knowledge and experience; in a narrow sense, a teacher refers to a person who has received specialized education and training and is responsible for education and teaching work in education (school).” In a narrow sense, a teacher is Refers to those who have received specialized education and training. They transfer human scientific and cultural knowledge and skills to students in schools, develop students' physical fitness, provide ideological and moral education to students, cultivate students' noble aesthetic taste, and train the educated into talents needed by society. Professionals.

Based on the division of labor in society and the fact that school education is the main form of education, teachers are defined as: entrusted by society to exert specific influence on students' bodies and minds in schools and to cultivate them. Becoming a person needed by a certain society is a professional whose main responsibility is to respect teachers and value education. As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty in the 11th century BC, it was proposed that "disciples serve as teachers. Respect the same as the father." Confucius, a great educator in ancient times, left a series of wise sayings such as "Teaching without distinction", "Reviewing the past and learning the new", "Learning and learning from time to time". Teachers who preach and teach and solve doubts are called The Chinese are known as the engineers of the human soul.

In fact, as early as 1932, the Republic of China government designated June 6 as Teachers’ Day. After the liberation, Teachers’ Day on June 6 was abolished and replaced by May Day. "International Labor Day" is Teacher's Day, but Teacher's Day has no separate activities and no characteristics. The reason why Teacher's Day is set on September 10 is to take into account that schools across the country must have a new atmosphere at the beginning of the new school year. The enrollment of new students begins. That is to say, respecting teachers and valuing education can create a good atmosphere for "teachers teach well and students learn well". September 10, 1985, was the first Teachers' Day in China. Since then, teachers have had their own festival to celebrate Teachers' Day. and gratitude to teachers.

The establishment of Teachers' Day symbolizes that teachers are respected by the whole society in China. This is because teachers' work determines the future of China to a large extent. Teachers' Day is celebrated all over China. Teachers all celebrate their holidays in different ways. Through selection and awards, introducing experience, helping to solve practical difficulties in salary, housing, medical care, etc., and improving teaching conditions, the enthusiasm of teachers in education has been greatly improved?