3. IT IS AN AUTHORITY WHICH WOULD PERIODICALLY EVALUATE AND MONITOR
DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY VARIOUS TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.
THIS AUTHORITY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY HEC IN 2007 AND IS TERMED AS
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
4. WHAT IS ACCREDITATION?
• ACCREDITATION IS AN EVALUATION PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF AN INSTITUTION OR
PROGRAM USING PRESET STANDARDS.
• ACCREDITATION IS NORMALLY CARRIED OUT ON A PEER REVIEW BASIS BY COMPETENT, NON-
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SUCH AS NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS.
• THESE ACCREDITING AGENCIES OR ASSOCIATIONS PREPARE STANDARDS FOR EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPLY THESE STANDARDS WHEN EVALUATING INDIVIDUAL
INSTITUTIONS SEEKING ACCREDITATION.
9. SCOPE
oALL THE EXISTING TEACHER EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMMES SHALL BE WITHIN THE
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL. ANY NEW PROGRAMME IN TEACHER EDUCATION SHALL ALSO
BE REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL FOR THE GRANT OF ACCREDITATION.
oTHE ACCREDITATION WILL BE FOR SPECIFIC DEGREE PROGRAMMES AND NOT INSTITUTIONS.
oACCREDITATION SHALL BE MANDATORY FOR ALL RELEVANT ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED
BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONS.
o
10. o THE COUNCIL SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE TEACHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTIONS IN PLANNING THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMMES.
o THE COUNCIL SHALL SUPPORT THE INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS (STUDENTS) INTERESTED IN PURSUING
THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
ASSISTANCE TO THE CONCERNED ORGANIZATIONS.
11. FUNCTIONS
• TO STUDY AND DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCESSES FOR ACCREDITATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION
PROGRAMMES LEADING TO A DEGREE OR A POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA.
• TO LAY DOWN CRITERIA ON WHICH TEACHER EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMMES SHALL BE ASSESSED AND
EQUATED.
• TO INSPECT TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS FOR ASCERTAINING WHETHER THOSE INSTITUTIONS ARE
FUNCTIONING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION OF RELEVANT UNIVERSITIES’ REGULATIONS.
• TO APPROVE A LIST OF AUDITORS FOR DIFFERENT FIELDS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS OF
ACCREDITATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES.
• TO CONSTITUTE AN ACCREDITATION INSPECTION COMMITTEE (AIC) TO EVALUATE AND AUDIT PROCESS
FROM THE LIST OF AUDITORS. THE SAID COMMITTEE WILL SEND ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL
FOR MAKING DECISION. THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SUCH AUDITORS WILL BE MADE BY THE COUNCIL.
12. •To propose, consider and approve the policies and procedures for accreditation.
•To consider and make decision on any appeal with regard to accreditation
•To publish a list of ranking of teacher education programmes.
•To promote intellectual development and understanding of subject areas that impact
accreditation related activities in the teaching profession.
•To collect, collate, index, publish, and disseminate information and research findings on
teaching profession and to support the teacher education institutions for quality assurance.
•To prepare guidelines and procedures to train programme auditors and guide them how to
assist the institutions in planning their academic programmes for accreditation purpose and
future progress.
•To prepare annual report on the activities of the Council and submit it to the Chairperson HEC.
13. LIST OF TEACHERS’ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
SPECIAL EDUCATION
BA/BSC B.ED (2.5 YEARS)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN EDUCATION
(ADE)
BS.ED
B.ED HONS (4 YEAR PROGRAM)
MA/MSC B.ED (1.5 YEARS)
MA EDUCATION (SECONDARY)
MA EDUCATION (ELEMENTARY)
MA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
MASTER IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
AND ASSESSMENT
MASTER IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION
(MTE)
MASTER IN BUSINESS EDUCATION (MBE)
MASTER IN EDUCATION (M.ED)
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE (MA
SC ED.
MASTER OF SCIENCE EDUCATION (MS
ED.)
M.A ISLAMIC EDUCATION
M.ED SPECIAL EDUCATION
MA SPECIAL EDUCATION
MA PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MA EDUCATION LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT STUDIES
MASTER IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TEACHING AND LINGUISTICS
MASTER IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TEACHING
DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI
EDUCATION
M.PHIL EDUCATION
PHD IN EDUCATION
14. ACCREDITITATION STANDARDS
• CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK, MISSION,VISION,
PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
• CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
• ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.
• PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, ACADEMIC FACILITIES
AND LEARNUNG RESOURCES
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
• RESAERACH AND SCHOLARSHIP
• COMMUNITY LINK AND OUTREACH
• https://www.nacte.org.pk/Download/National_Standa
rds_for_Accreditation.pdf
• https://www.nacte.org.pk/Download/National%20Sta
ndards%20for%20Accreditation%20of%20Teacher%20E
ducation%20Programs.pdf
15.
16. PRE-REQUISITES FOR THE LEVEL “W”
3.2.5 The library comprises of various types of information sources (i.e.
print, non-print, electronic and digital materials).
4.1.1 There is a formal appointment/placement policy for teacher
educator.
4.4.2 Workload of teacher educators allocates time for planning of
instruction, supervision, practice teaching, research and participation in
community outreach.
4.3.1 The program has a documented teacher educators’ professional
development process based on justified priorities.
4.5.2 The program implements an incentive-based strategy to foster
retention of qualified teacher educators.
6.1.2 The planning and conduct of research is in consonance with local
and national priorities.
6.1.3 Research addresses the issues related to teacher education
programs and institutions to ensure and improve the quality of education.
6.2.2 There are documented mechanisms to improve the teaching and
learning processed based on the research findings and results.
7.1.1 The institution has developed a well thought out plan of extension
projects based on social needs and educational issues of the community.
17. PREREQUISITE OF LEVEL “X”
The system provides mechanisms for the assessment of teacher educators’
knowledge, skills and dispositions.
3.1.7 Classrooms and laboratories are equipped with the facilities and
equipment required for the courses hosted there.
4.1.1 There is a formal appointment/placement policy for teacher
educators.
4.1.2 The institution recommends the required number of positions.
4.4.3 A prescribed prospective teacher – teacher educator ratio is
consistently followed for all program related activities.
5.1.5 There is evidence that efforts have been made to accrue funds for
outreach programs.
5.2.8 The annual calendar of the program is disseminated and available to
all the stakeholders.
5.3.1. The program keeps records of enrolment, promotion and retention.
6.1.1. There is evidence that the program develops and executes a
research plan
18. PRE-REQUISITES OF LEVEL “Y”
1.2.11 Information and Communication Technology is integrated into
the curriculum.
1.2.12 The curriculum or its course outlines provide lists of web sites
and recommended books of recent editions for each course.
2.1.8 Quality improvement plans are developed, implemented and
monitored based on the assessment results, feedback and complaints
of the stakeholders.
2.3.2 The system provides for the assessment of prospective teachers’
knowledge, skills and dispositions as laid down in the National
Professional Standards for Teachers is Pakistan.
3.1.1. The institution is located in an independent building or
buildings.
3.1.2 The institution is located in a hazard free environment.
3.1.5 There is an adequate number of classrooms, lecture theaters and
laboratories to accommodate the number of courses offered
19. PRE-REQUISITES OF LEVEL “Z”
A.1 The vision and mission of the institution are in accordance with its
legal and educational mandate.
A.2 Goals and objectives are aligned to each other and to the vision and
mission statements.
A.3 The curriculum and instructional strategies relate to the goals and
objectives.
A.4 The document presenting the mission statement contains a brief
description of the assessment and evaluation system of the program.
B.1 There is evidence of inter and intra coherence and integration among
all components of the program.
B.2 The plan of the program is aligned with its mission, goals and
objectives.
1.1.1 The curriculum is designed in line with the provisions of the national
education policies and professional standards for teachers.*
1.1.3 The curriculum is approved by the competent authority.*
20. REQUISITES OF LEVEL ‘W’
Pre-Requisites of levels X, Y,
Z.
20 indicators of Standard 1.
10 indicators of Standard 2.
5 indicators of Standard 3.
8 indicators of Standard 4.
8 indicators of Standard 5.
3 indicators of Standard 6.
2 indicators of Standard 7.
REQUISITES OF LEVEL “X”
Pre-Requisites of Z, Y.
15 indicators of Standard 1.
12 indicators of Standard 2.
6 indicators of Standard 3.
7 indicators of Standard 4.
10 indicators of Standards 5.
3 indicators of Standards 6.
3 indicator of Standard 7.
21. HOW TO GET ACCREDITED??
• NACTE WILL NOTIFY ACCREDITATION SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE TO ITS CALENDAR.
• THE CONCERNED INSTITUTION WILL DEPOSIT THE ACCREDITATION FEE. CLICK HERE FOR ACCREDITATION FEE RATES.
• THE CONCERNED INSTITUTION IS REQUIRED TO FILE A FORMAL REQUEST TO THE NACTE FOR ACCREDITATION OF THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
BEING CONDUCTED BY IT.
• THE NACTE IN RESPONSE WILL ISSUE AN ACCREDITATION CODE TO THE INSTITUTION FOR THE PROGRAM APPLIED FOR. THIS CODE WILL SERVE AS A
REFERENCE FOR ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE AND COURSES OF ACTIONS.
• THE INSTITUTION WILL COMPLETE THE PRE-REQUISITES OF ACCREDITATION WHICH INCLUDES THE INSTITUTIONAL SELF EVALUATION REPORT, PROGRAM
PERFORMANCE PROFILE (PPP) AND COMPLIANCE TO THE OBSERVATIONS, IF ANY MADE BY THE NACTE.
• AFTER THE PREREQUISITES ARE MET, THE NACTE WILL NOTIFY THE ACCREDITATION VISIT DATES.
• A TEAM OF NACTE APPOINTED ACADEMIC AUDITORS WILL VISIT THE INSTITUTION ON THE NOTIFIED DATES TO ASSESS AND EVALUATE THE TEACHER
EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ACCREDITATION PURPOSE.
• THE DURATION OF THE VISIT WILL DEPEND UPON THE NATURE OF THE PROGRAM AND LEVEL OF ACCREDITATION.
22. PROCESS OF ACCERDITITATION
• ANY INSTITUTION PLANNING TO OFFER A
TEACHER EDUCATION COURSE/PROGRAMME
MAY APPLY TO THE CHAIRPERSON, NACTE.
• (1) THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN/ATTACH
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
• (A) TITLE OF THE COURSE
• (B) DURATION OF THE COURSE
• (C) LEVEL OF THE TRAINING
• (D) MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION ETC.
• (E) THE SCHEME OF STUDIES I.E. COURSE
OUTLINES WITH SUGGESTED READINGS AND
CREDIT HOURS FOR EACH COURSE.
• (F) STAFF WITH THEIR QUALIFICATIONS
(ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL)
• (G) BOOKS AND JOURNALS AVAILABLE
IN THE LIBRARY
• (H) OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE
INSTITUTION I.E. LABORATORIES,
PLAYGROUNDS, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
• (I) BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
• (J) OTHER PROGRAMMES BEING RUN.
23. (2) Accreditation Inspection Committee may assess each case and make its
recommendations to the Council for further consideration and approval.
(33) Principal/Chairman/Head of an institution can lodge a written appeal to the
Controlling Authority if there is a rejection to the grant of accreditation to a programme.
(44) The Controlling Authority will form an Appeal Committee comprising the following:-
(a) The Chairman Council
(b) Dean, Faculty of Education of a university (other than the appellant’s university) to be
nominated by the Chairperson, HEC.
(c) One member of the Council to be nominated by the Chairperson, HEC from the list of
the Council members)
(d) A senior teacher educator/head of an accredited teacher education institution to be
nominated by the Chairperson, HEC.
(5) The Committee will review the appeal and send its recommendations/comments to
the Controlling Authority for decision.
