Highlights importance of teachers on influencing future generations, analyses several significant aspects of teacher education in India.

This book derives from an ICSSR New Delhi-sponsored National seminar on teacher education issues and concerns, with special reference to North East India, organised by the Department of Education at Mizoram University, Aizawl, India. The entire fabric of any modern and progressive country is built upon the quality, dedication, competency, and commitment of teachers. A great responsibility lies with teachers, as a generation of young people’s education is dependent on teachers’ ability to teach well. The teacher education system is, therefore, an important vehicle to improve the quality of education, which means that the revitalisation and strengthening of the teacher education system is a powerful way to raise the standard of education in a country. This collection of papers analyses this teacher education system and the processes of improvement that are taking place.

This book has a total of ten units. Each unit is written with new information. The various groups and problems in secontary Teacher Education in India are given in detail.

This book provides a focused and comprehensive overview of gradual development and reforms in teacher education in India. It discusses historical development, policy perspectives, quality concerns, current practices, and trends of teacher education in India. It highlights the prevailing social image of teachers and the teaching profession, as well as the emerging problems and issues faced in teacher development programs, indicating the need to focus upon the transformative changes. Each chapter provides an in-depth research-based analysis and reflects on a specific theme: education policies and commissions, curricular reforms, ICT integration, and the digital revolution. It offers alternative practices by drawing a comparison with developed nations. It is an indispensable resource for teacher educators, school administrators, curriculum designers, policymakers, and researchers in teacher education.

Teaching has been one of the oldest and respected professions in the world. The role, functions, competence , and preparation of teachers have undergone a theatrical change from time to time, but the need for teachers has been imperative for all times. Teacher and his/ her education are significant of any nation. The Constitutional goals, the directive principles of the state policies, the socio-economic conditions, the enhancement of knowledge, the emerging expectations and changes operating in education etc. call for an appropriate response from a futuristic education system and provide the perspective within which Teacher Education programs need to be viewed. As an essential component of the education system, Teacher Education through the historical development becomes a discipline which educates the ever-growing generations on what has gone by, where we are, where we want to go, and what we like to create, observing healthy, prosperous, and meaningful existence.

This book examines the unexplored dimensions in the teacher education sector in India. It engages with critical concerns and attempts to provide a comprehensive and holistic perspective on how governance and quality management are conceptualised, debated, developed, and implemented in the teacher education sector in India. Drawing arguments from research and contributions of academicians, the book explores four central themes of teacher education, namely, governance and management in teacher education, management of pre-service teacher education, quality management in teacher education, and financing and political economy of teacher education. It focuses on the current operational model, situational efficiency, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the various reforms and initiatives taken at theoretical and practical levels for the transformation of teacher education. Presenting a focused overview of the critical dimensions of teacher education, and rich in empirical evidence, this book will be of interest to students, researchers, and teachers of education, sociology of education, urban education, politics of education, and educational studies. It will also be useful for teachers, teacher educators, academicians, scholars, and policymakers in the education sector.

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The journey of teacher education in India is both fascinating and complex, reflecting the country's rich historical heritage and diverse educational needs. The syllabus for the Fifth Semester of the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) at Gauhati University, specifically the course on "Teacher Education," has been meticulously crafted to equip future educators with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of teacher education in India. This course, designated as Elective 3 with the course code 300 – 399, is a pivotal component of the Education subject in the undergraduate curriculum. It delves into the conceptual and historical foundations of teacher education, explores the various levels and structures of teacher education, and addresses the contemporary trends, issues, and challenges that shape the status of teacher education in India today. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of quality, responsibility, and professional ethics in the teaching profession, underscoring the crucial role that educators play in shaping the future of the nation.

Teacher education is at the base of all educational systems. To make it effective, we need an education system that equips the teacher trainees with the necessary skills to perform their tasks effectively in the classroom. This book discusses how to train teachers, improve teacher education programmes, and impart quality education. The book, now in its second edition, emphasizes development of skills in teachers, keeping in mind the rapid use of technology and changes in education policies, procedures and provisions. Each chapter has been carefully revised as per the latest NCTE norms and standards recommended by Justice Verma Commission. This well-organized book is primarily intended for the postgraduate students of Education—M.A. Education and M.Ed. Besides, teacher trainees enrolled in B.Ed. and Diploma in teaching programmes, teacher educators, distance education school-based administrators and policymakers will also find the book useful. KEY FEATURES • Deals with necessary pedagogical skills and competencies to make the teachers professionally competent. • Provides a comparative study of teacher education of a number of countries to put things in the right perspective. • Makes extensive use of flowcharts and diagrams to enable the readers to understand the topics discussed with great ease. TARGET AUDIENCE • M.A. (Education) • M.Ed. • Teacher trainees