President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has urged all education institutions to strive towards building a generation of compassionate and selfless students. He made the statement in his message on the occasion of World Teachers' Day.
President Solih said the success of the education system should not be measured solely by examination results, but that real success is building generations of students who are compassionate, selfless and ready to face challenges and prioritises serving the nation. Highlighting these traits, he urged all educational institutions to strive towards these goals.
Noting the administration's education policy was not limited to just providing primary education, the president said it seeks to build a generation of students who are educated and healthy, and youth who are responsible, creative and productive. He further urged all teachers and educational institutions to work towards these goals.
Detailing the reasons behind the decision by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to mark World Teachers' Day, the president stressed on the importance of upholding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment and teaching and learning conditions.
This year, World Teachers' Day is celebrated with the theme, Young Teachers: The future of the Profession.
Speaking on the theme, President Solih highlighted it shows the role and responsibilities of youth in the future of the profession and explores the need for teachers mindful of modern technological advancements in teaching.
Noting that the country's teacher population currently employs many youths, the president said that the future of the country's education system looks bright, as a large number of young people join the profession every year. He further expressed his utmost gratitude to the contributions of teachers in nation-building and wished them the best on the occasion. He also extended his good wishes to those in the profession of training the future generations of teachers.