State Councilor Liu Yandong, seen here, called for more teachers of virtue and ability in colleges so as to upgrade China’s higher education.
Speaking at a ceremony awarding prestigious college teachers, Liu sent her greetings to teachers around the country on the recent China’s Teachers’ Day.
She said cultivating more teachers of moral integrity, professional excellence, creativity and renovation ability was pivotal for improving the country’s education.
She urged colleges, universities and governments of various levels to improve teachers’ working and living conditions and take measures to inspire them.
She said teachers should realize the heavy responsibility that rests on their shoulders and they must be both competent teachers and good models for their students.
Source: China View