Education is the foundation.

Teacher are the base of education plan.

On the occasion of this year’s Teacher’s Day, Xi Jinping extended holiday congratulations and sincere condolences to teachers and educators across the country, emphasizing that he should not forget to build up his original aspirations, keep in mind the mission of educating people for the party and the country, and constantly make new Greater contribution.

  Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has taken the lead in respecting teachers and teaching, "paving stones", "guides" and "Mr. Big"... This is his definition of a good teacher, and it is also his hope to train and train first-class teachers.

Respect and respect the teacher, the teacher is unforgettable

  In 1999, Xi Jinping wrote in a reply to his junior high school Chinese teacher Chen Qiuying, “Respecting teachers and respecting education is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation, just as Chairman Mao said to the elderly Xu Teli: You used to be my teacher. I am still my teacher now and will be my teacher in the future. I will never forget the teacher’s kindness." Xi Jinping started from himself and set an example of respecting and loving teachers.

  On May 30, 2014, when Xi Jinping had a discussion with teacher representatives at the Ethnic Primary School in Haidian District, Beijing, he specially invited teacher Chen Qiuying.

Xi Jinping said to her, "I still remember when you were in the first grade of junior high school, you taught us Chinese and explained the text very well."

  I am grateful to my teacher, not only in the teacher-student relationship, but also in the process of seeking knowledge.

On September 9, 2014, Xi Jinping recalled during a discussion with representatives of teachers and students of Beijing Normal University, “I have taught me a lot of teachers, and I can still remember them. They taught me knowledge and the principles of life. I have benefited endlessly."

  Don't forget the teacher, don't forget the alma mater.

On September 9, 2016, Xi Jinping came to Beijing Bayi School to visit teachers and students. He said emotionally, “My alma mater gave me a lot of knowledge and spiritual nourishment. I miss that unforgettable time and remember the teachings of the teachers. , I hope my alma mater gets better and better."

On September 9, 2016, Xi Jinping came to Beijing Bayi School to visit teachers and students.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ju Peng

Good teachers are "paving stones", "guides" and "Mr. Big"

  What is a good teacher?

Xi Jinping believes that good teachers do not have a unified model. They can each have their own merits and show their talents, but they have some common and indispensable characteristics.

He encouraged teachers on different occasions, willing to be a "paving stone", a "guide" for students, a good teacher of the "Four Haves", and a "Mr. Big".

  During the 2014 May Fourth Youth Day, Xi Jinping pointed out that teachers should always keep in mind the mission of teaching and educating people, be willing to be ladders and paving stones, guide students’ hearts with personality charm, and unlock students’ wisdom with academic attainments. The door.

  On September 9 of the same year, when Xi Jinping had a discussion with representatives of teachers and students from Beijing Normal University, he put forward four requirements for being a good teacher: one must have ideals and beliefs, have moral sentiment, have solid knowledge, and have a benevolent heart.

On September 9, 2014, Xi Jinping came to Beijing Normal University to visit teachers and students.

Exchange with key Chinese teachers of Guizhou primary schools who are participating in the "National Training Program for Primary and Secondary School Teachers" in Beijing Normal University.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yao Dawei

  On December 7, 2016, Xi Jinping emphasized at the National Conference on Ideological and Political Work in Colleges and Universities that teachers should not only be teachers who impart book knowledge, but must become "Mr. Big" who shape students' character, conduct and taste.

  In the eyes of the students, the teacher "speaks as a sutra and raises his feet as the method", and every word and deed has a great influence on the students.

On May 2, 2018, Xi Jinping emphasized at the teacher-student symposium at Peking University that the ideological and political status of teachers is very exemplary.

It is necessary to insist that educators receive education first, so that teachers can better assume the responsibility of instructors and guides for the healthy growth of students.

On May 2, 2018, Xi Jinping came to Peking University for an inspection, visited some senior professors and representatives of young and middle-aged teachers, and had a cordial conversation with them.

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Heartfelt praise for outstanding teachers

  Xi Jinping proposed that a good teacher should have the dedication spirit of "holding a heart and not taking half of the grass."

Xi Jinping pays special attention to the teachers who have made outstanding contributions, and calls on the whole society to learn from their teaching and educating people rooted in the front line, inheriting the spirit of selfless dedication of civilization.

  During Xi Jinping's visit to Peking University in 2014, he made a special trip to talk with the philosopher Tang Yijie to learn about the compilation of "Confucianism".

Tang Yijie took up the important task of compiling "Confucianism" in his later years, and Xi Jinping was deeply moved by his diligent and rigorous academic spirit. "Inheriting Chinese civilization is a very meaningful undertaking, and Mr. Tang has made a great contribution."

On the May Fourth Youth Day in 2014, General Secretary Xi Jinping met with Peking University professor Tang Yijie.

(Xinhua News Agency)

  Author: Wang Shuai advanced music source