2. Introduction
Teachers shape the next generation of citizens
Teaching is the profession that creates all other
profession
the new education policy must help reestablish
teachers at all levels as the most respected and
essential members of our society
It must do everything to empower teachers
NEP 2020 must make provisions for attracting the very
best and brightest to enter the teaching profession at
all levels
3. Concept of
teacher
education
“a program of education , research and training of persons to
teach from pre-primary to higher education level” – NCTE
Teacher education refers to the policies and procedures
designed to equip prospective teachers with the knowledge ,
attitude , behaviors and skills they require to perform their task
effectively in the classroom , school and wider community
Teacher preparation is an activity requiring multidisciplinary
perspective and knowledge , formation of dispositions and
values , development of practice under the best mentors .
4. Current scenario of teacher education
MAJORITY OF
STANDALONE TEACHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTES
ARE NOT ATTEMPTING
SERIOUS TEACHER
EDUCATION
THEY ARE
SELLING
DEGREES
FOR A PRICE
MANY GOVERNMENT
ATTEMPT HAVE NOT
BEEN ABLE TO
IMPLEMENT BASIC
STANDARDS FOR
QUALITY
MUSHROOM
GROWTH OF
PRIVATE TEACHER
EDUCATION
INSTITUTES
COMPROMISE ITS
QUALITY
5. Vision of NEP 2020 on teacher education
New and
comprehensive
national curriculum
framework for teacher
education by 2021
All standalone teacher
education institutes to
convert to
multidisciplinary
institute by 2030
Only multidisciplinary
integrated teacher
education programs
by 2030
NTA testing for
admission to B.Ed.
6. Vision of NEP 2020 on teacher education
Scholarships for
meritorious and also
rural outstanding
students in 4 years
B.Ed .
Strict action against
the substandard
standalone teacher
education institutes
National mission for
mentoring with a
large tool of
outstanding senior
/retired faculties
7. Teacher education programs as per
NEP 2020
4 years integrated B.Ed,2years B.Ed and 1 year B.Ed for
students with different levels of education.
B.Ed in blended mode /ODL mode to remote area students
and in-service teachers by multidisciplinary HEIs.
Shorter local teacher education programs at BITE and
DIETS or school campuses for eminent local persons.
8. Teacher education programs as per
NEP 2020
Shorter post B.Ed certification course for teachers in multidisciplinary
colleges and universities
Credit based courses in teaching/education/writing/pedagogy related to
the subjects of PhD scholars along with real teaching experiences.
CPD for in service teachers by workshops and online platforms like
SWAYAM/DIKSHA.
Certificate courses for preservice and in service teachers ,full or part time
/blended course in special education for the regular teachers.
9. Suggestions for improvement of teacher education
SURPRISE VISITS OR INSPECTIONS BY MONITORING AGENCIES FOR
PROPER FUNCTIONING OF INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES
TEACHERS NEED MOTIVATION TO IMPART BETTER QUALITY
EDUCATION AND A DECENT SALARY MAY WORK AS MOTIVATING
FACTOR FOR TEACHERS.
10. conclusion
Its time for Indian teachers to seize this opportunity and become the
makers of their own destiny
To work hard to achieve their dreams,
Gain insights also from the thoughts, beliefs, experiences of their peer
practitioners
Finding inner power and restoration of high respect and status to this
profession after implementation of NEP-2020
