The document discusses the skills and competencies needed by teachers in rural colleges in India. It notes that teachers must not only have professional skills and knowledge, but must also keep up with students' expectations. It identifies several personal, social, and technical competencies that teachers require, including self-confidence, problem-solving skills, sociability, communication skills, and in-depth subject knowledge. Teachers are urged to regularly update their knowledge, develop new competencies and skills, and serve as role models for students.

1. Skills & Competencies of Teachers in Rural Colleges Dr. B.Krishnamurthy Selection Grade Lecturer R.T.E.S. College, Ranebennur

2. Introduction A student of Higher education need not only the capabilities and skills to face the challenges but also needed to earn their livelihood. And also to Contribute toward the Economic Growth of the Nation. Therefore, A Teacher should acquire not only the Professional Skills and K nowledge but also abreast with the expectations of the students.

3. Indian Educational System Quantitatively Second largest in the world after America 13 fold increase of Universities 11.5 Million 1.5 Million Students 4,88,000 14,000 Teachers 20,700 500 College 450 20 Universities 2008 1947 Year

4. Gross Enrollment Rate Relevant Age Group of 17-23 Years 2008 – 9.35%( 1950 – 7%) Disparities in Enrollment Rate : Area: Rural Area – 51% Urban Area – 60% Gender: Girl – 8% Boys – 12% Caste/Category: SC – 5.09%, ST – 6.43%, OBC – 7 % Income : Poor – 2.41% Non-Poor – 12.8%

5. Proportion of Students Women are Agents of Social Change Economically Independent & Self-reliant Proportion to Higher Education: Women Students ---- 38% Sc/St/OBC group --- 18% Reservation Policy introduced for both

6. Higher Education Policy Five Goals : A. Greater Access B. Equal Access C. Quality & Excellence D. Relevance and E. Value Based Education Excessive growth of Institutions affected the Quality of Education–Supreme Court Judgement

7. Students of Rural Colleges Rural Students Good in Academics But they are shy & unable to present – lack of communication skills – English Only English will not help – need overall improvement of their personality They are laying stress on Talking style, Dress, Manners, Overall movement etc.

8. Special Schemes of UGC UGC introduced COP and funding Colleges to develop capabilities of students needed to earn their livelihood UGC allocated a separate fund for the development of Backward Districts, Border Areas Rural, Remote Area

9. Identification of Backward Areas Literacy rate below the national average Enrollment Ratio as per population Haveri District of Karnataka has been identified as Backward District by UGC

10. Needs of Teacher Today is the Era of Knowledge Explosion: Every Teacher should be abreast with the latest developments and be ready to meet the expectation of their students Qualification & Qualities – Appointment Up-gradation & retention of skills Innovative ideas to be introduced Motivated towards excellence Develop students more competent and prepare them to face the future challenges Contribute for Economic Growth

11. Teacher Competencies & Skills Teacher is an important component for sustaining Quality and Excellence in Higher Education. Teaching requires not just basic skills but also infusion of New Ideas, Thoughts etc. in the minds of students. The teacher require – Dedication & Devotion to the Profession Help students not only to Improve Teaching Skills but also help them To play a role model for the students

12. Competencies - are general description of abilities needed to perform Competencies Personal Social Technical

13. Personal and Social Competencies Personal Self-Confidence Organizational Ideas Problem Solving Decision Making Innovative Team skill Common Sense Judgement Leadership Social Sociable Co-operative Advisor & Guide Have rapport with students Social & Cultural Awareness Motivate Students High Tolerance Self-control Reflect values through his/her behavior

14. Technical Competencies Good Communication Skill Know various Teaching methods In-depth Knowledge Mastery over the content Updated/recent Information Possess specialized knowledge Able to co-relate the subject Organize information to be presented Exhibit Personal Management Leadership Qualities Maintain Discipline Accept suggestions

15. Skill - the learned capacity to carryout pre-determined job Skills Comprehension Reading Speaking

16. Comprehension Skills Distinguish Fact and Fiction Distinguish between – Essential & Relevant from Unessential & Irrelevant matters Interpret the listened matter

17. Speaking Skills Distinguish Sound and Words Express Emotions and Feeling Describe incidents and narrate stories Make short conversation

18. Reading Skills Locating information Arranging information i.e. gist of the text Evaluating information ie. Making as general idea Note : Need own knowledge Get others ideas

19. Interaction We copy in all languages We prepare in Kannada, English & Marathi Opposite Two pages, We make in one page We make two in one paper for every 10 copies 2 copies free for every 5 pages 1 page Free Rs. 1.50 for 2 copies Rs. 25 for 2 pages Re. 1 per copy Rs. 15 per page Xerox A/c DTP Centre Rural Urban

20. True Facts Once Student Complete the course, he never turns to the college Teacher once acquired qualification, he never think of acquiring additional knowledge Today HE is demanded by masses and it is not confined to tiny elite

21. Teacher - always a student Regularly update knowledge Develop Competencies Acquire New skills Relate the present with past and even predict future Technology up-gradation & Generation gap are the two obstacles to the experienced teachers

22. Suggestions To improve the quality of education in the rural areas, all facilities will be provided to the rural students which are available to the urban area student. (PURA Model) Teachers also have complete Dedication & Devotion towards Teaching and Students Love Education

23. Thank you Dr. B.Krishnamurthy Selection Grade Lecturer & Head, Deptt. Of Commerce R.T.E.S. College, Ranebennur Email: dr_b_krishna@yahoo.co.in