A Liberal Voyage of Teacher Education in India: A Historic Perception 2.0

  • Poonam Pandey St Thomas college of Education, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Keywords: Education, Teacher education, Teacher training, NPE, NCTE, POA, RIE, Education committee, Education commission`

Abstract

Good's dictionary of education defines teacher education as " All formal and informal activities and experiences that help to qualify a person to assume the responsibility as a member of the educational profession or to discharge his responsibility most effectively".  R. N. Tagore rightly said, " A teacher can never truly teach unless he is still learning himself. A lamp can never light another lamp unless it continues to burn its own flame".  The Education Commission (1964-66) has written "The Destiny of India is now being shaped in their live classroom situation.

 The National Policy on Education 1986 said: "The status of the teacher reflects the socio- cultural ethos of the society; it is said that no people can rise above the level of its teachers". The role of teacher education is to would the educational system from Ancient to modern or present education as per the need of the present society.  The Educational History has been classified in two phases, in first phase pre-independence and second phase post-independence.

In first phase it deals with the ancient education system. In second phase it deals the educational system till present age, progress of the education, quality teachers and teacher educators, as it has been considered that teaching is a noblest profession among all profession. It has been considered as the oldest profession in the world.

From time to time, it has been observed a dramatic change, in preparation, presentation, role, its competence, and functions. As per the need of the society it has become imperative from time to time. It has been realized that as per the need of the society it is for a change in the teacher education programs.

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Published
2021-12-31
How to Cite
Pandey, P. (2021). A Liberal Voyage of Teacher Education in India: A Historic Perception 2.0. VEETHIKA-An International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 7(4), 25-29. https://doi.org/10.48001/veethika.2021.07.04.005
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