30 Jun 2017
persons who have given evidence of interest in teaching, love for children, of a spirit of adventure and creativity and commitment for social upliftment will be preferred... (NPE 1986)
Above statement makes us realize the responsibilities entrusted upon teachers, teaching profession and teaching education programmes. While developing the curriculum for Teacher Education Programmes being offered at the Faculty of Education of Manav Rachna University, all the above aspects have been taken care of. The intended curriculum was transacted to explore implementation possibilities and changes were incorporated. The entire process made this programme substantial rather a fortuitous activity. The distinctive features of the of Teacher Education programme by Manav Rachna University are as follows: Skills development: Teacher Education has created a scope in its curriculum to expose budding teachers to the emerging needs and develop their repertoire in skill development.
The above-mentioned curriculum seems to be in consonance with the emerging divergent social needs. Amalgamation of decades of experience of mentors associated with the programme along with direct inputs from the stakeholders of education system is making this programme distinctive and ensures its excellence.
Seema Sharma, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, MRU.