Teachers are very important part of our society. They are not only educated part of society, but they educator others as well to make them better persons and citizens. In different countries of world teachers are receiving different salaries and respect. Here are some facts about teachers.
1. Ancient Greece teachers
In ancient Greece salaries of teachers were quite high, more than the skilled craftsmen of that time. People were also use to present them gifts. All teachers were earning good but highest paid teachers were music teachers.
2. Teachers are indicators
Social status of teachers is considered as an indicator. The more respectable teachers are in a society, the more people value education.
3. Teachers in United States
United States is considered a developed and wealthy nation. But it does not mean that they are spending a good amount of money on their teachers. The amount they are spending on teachers’ salaries is below average as compared to other countries.
4. Teachers in developed countries
In developed countries teachers and earning well and have job satisfaction. In Denmark, Germany, Japan and Netherlands teachers are earning more than 60,000 dollars per year.
5. Teachers’ day
5th October is celebrated as international teachers’ day and people pay tribute to their teachers all over the world.