"Study well as a teacher, and be upright as a model" is a famous saying from the famous educator Mr. Tao Xingzhi;

"Study well as a teacher, be upright as a model": meaning That is to say, only by being upright can one be a teacher and a model for others. He said that as a qualified teacher, in addition to having solid professional knowledge and a high cultural level, more importantly, teachers should have good moral qualities.

“Learn to be a teacher and act as a model for the world” is a profound reflection from the famous educator, classical literature expert and calligrapher Professor Qi Gong, and was inscribed by him personally. "has become the motto of Beijing Normal University.

It means: Teachers should work hard to be knowledgeable and have sufficient knowledge and character to teach students; they should work hard to establish their own image, regulate their own behavior, be a good example for the world, and become a member of the society. role model.

Extended information:

Motto of Beijing Normal University: Learning is a teacher and behavior is a model for the world

Connotation of the school motto: The school motto was drafted by the famous historian Qi Gong. “Learning serves as a teacher, and conduct as a model for the world” is the standard and spiritual pursuit of Chinese intellectuals’ personality cultivation. It is also a sentiment that Qi Gong gained during his more than 70 years of teaching career. Qi Gong explains that its most basic meaning is "what you learn should be a teacher for the world, and what you do should be a model for the world."

He pointed out that the school motto does not require anyone to carry out examinations, inspections, scores, or selections. The key to practicing the school motto lies in the consciousness of teachers and students. Whether what you have learned can truly become a role model cannot be measured or represented by "professional title" or "level"; whether what you have done can truly become a model does not need to be elected by others, but you must always ask yourself whether you have any thoughts and actions that you can be ashamed of. .

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia--Peking University