OUTCOMES & RECOMMENDATIONS: GROUP 1
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locate the policy of teacher education within the larger context of education – aims of education

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components of the policy:
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need for resource mapping to understand the contemporary situation with respect to the different states, need for a consolidated data base which would also provide an idea of the demand-supply gap

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setting entry level standards for students which need to address the qualifications and aptitude in terms of the motivation levels of the students. there can be different means of assessing this one of which can be an entrance exam, interviews and career counseling

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teacher education institute should be integrated with the university system and curriculum renewal should be undertaken to link TEIs with the system, and allowing space for innovative courses to be undertaken

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for quality maintainenace and upgradation there is a need to design and develop performance standards for TEIs, their periodic renewal and deaccredation if any irregularities are found

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curriculum of the pre-service program -- formulate a foundation course which all students should be familiar with. Build on this basic knowledge according to the local needs of the different areas

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curriculum should incorporate both academic and managerial knowledge and skills which would facilitate the decision making process for the teachers

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linking the pre-service education program to the school context in order to establish a balance between theory and practice

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need to link pre-service training with in-service training since feedback from in-service training needs would inform pre-service teacher education

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treating the education degree as a masters degree would also lead to the professionalisation of teacher education

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internship of teacher trainees in PSTIs should be at the same place where teachers are in actual needed and the interns should be provided with a basic stipend in lieu of their services

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there should not be examination taken by PSCs for the B.Ed. , M.Ed. students

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syllabus, examination pattern of PSC+ university entrance should include which is required in teaching profession such as project work, activity based teaching rather than excessive emphasis on testing knowledge of theory
 

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process of components:
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involving the different stakeholders – teachers, teacher educators, school leaders

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better coordination among the different stakeholders at the national, state and district levels – NCERT, MHRD, SCERT, DIET

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better codification of standards

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bringing the private colleges within the ambit of the national policy to bridge the gap between the standards of government and private colleges

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