Most of us remember celebrating Teachers’ Day in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a scholar, philosopher, and former President of India, at school on September 5th. On this day, we express gratitude to school teachers and acknowledge their pivotal role in shaping young minds.
THE PERFECT BOND.
The relationship between a teacher and a student is one of the most profound connections one can experience. It is built on trust, respect, and a shared journey of discovery. Good teachers do more than impart knowledge; they inspire, challenge, and nurture their students. They encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. This bond is not just about academic success but also about personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of wisdom. Teachers come in many different formats, with different attitudes and approaches to life and teaching.
THE SPIRIT OF LEARNING.
However, Learning is not restricted to the classroom, nor is teaching limited to those holding chalk. The spirit of Teachers’ Day should extend beyond the confines of classroom and school. It is a day to recognise and celebrate everyone who has helped us learn in a formal setting or through life. Like our parents, friends, colleagues and even strangers- everyone can be a teacher in the classroom called life. These informal teachers play an essential role in personal development, often leaving a lasting impact that shapes character and decisions. By expanding the scope of Teachers’ Day to include all these influences, we acknowledge the diverse sources of knowledge that enrich our lives.
EXPANDING THE TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION.
Celebrate Teachers’ Day, and broaden your appreciation to include everyone who taught you anything, formally or informally. Recognise the value in every lesson learned and honour the unique bond between a teacher and student that transcends the traditional classroom. By doing so, we celebrate the act of teaching and the spirit of learning that connects us all.
To ease your life, here are some memorable advertisements celebrating and leveraging the Teacher-student bond. Pick the one that reflects your bond with the teacher and share it with them. Maybe Cadbury could have used the existing platform with a twist to help personalise these teacher dedication messages.
You can watch more ads here- Special days need special efforts– Teachers Day 2022.
PARLE G
When we succeed, it is not us but our teachers who are the happiest. That’s why they say, “Genius wahi jo auron ki khushi mein paaye apni khushi.”
RAYMOND – COMPLETE MAN- TEACHER.
This is one of the few teacher-student ads I remember clearly, and its sequel was equally touching. It shows a teacher at the wedding.
BOURNVITA- LEARNING MORE IMPORTANT THAN MARKS.
It is a very educative commercial that questions over reliance on exams as a barometer of learning.
DS GROUP. Hame Kise ne Sikaya Tha.
Typically, I would have avoided the DS group ad, but this one had a learning in it.
RED LABEL- TEA.
So much bonding and respect. It may not be played here- so watch it directly.
TITAN- Joy of gifting
Teachers can blame this ad for getting a watch as a farewell gift.
VISA TEACHER.
This completes the thought. As a child gives birth to a mother, a teacher is there whenever and wherever a student wants to learn. Teachers also learn from their students.
ADDON.
I was surprised not to see ( till now) a Teachers Day ad celebrating WhatsApp and FaceBook- the largest educators of the Indian masses. I am equally surprised that the teacher’s day celebration is still confined to physical school. It has not moved to a virtual, hybrid setup or included AI as a teacher or maybe even as the biggest student today.
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