Education Policy, Reform & Teacher Education

Discussions on education policies, reforms, commissions, historical developments, and the evolution of teacher education systems.

  • School Drop-Out : A Story of Toshiya

    INTRODUCTION Toshiya, a School Drop-Out child does not want to leave the school but she has nothing to say. Family of out of school children change their addresses and stop using the number provided to school or do not receive the calls coming from schools. Whereas, higher authority continuously instructs school leaders and staff to…

  • Teacher Education in India: A Journey

    COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS RELATED TO Teacher Education in India The journey of Teacher Education in independent India consists number of affords in the form of commissions, reports, organisations and policies. Read for more. Secondary Education Commission (1952-53) Secondary Education Commission (1952-53) was established under the chairmanship of Dr. A.L.Mudaliar. It recommended two types of institutions…

  • TEACHER EDUCATION IN INDIA

      TEACHER EDUCATION IN INDIA When we start talking about Teacher Education In India, Gurukul system comes first in mind. However, influence of caste system and gender disparities were few demerits of Gurukul system of education. East India Company established the education system which favoured the production of skilled labour. East India Company also established…

  • National Professional Standards for Teacher

    What is National Professional Standards for Teachers National Professional Standards for Teacher (NSPT) define attributes, knowledge, skills and ethics of teaching profession. Professional standards are not to be confused with teaching competencies and duties assigned to teachers. These standards are not tool for disciplinary actions but directions and guidelines to be followed by teachers throughout…