Volume : 10, Issue : 8, AUG 2024

ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN TEACHER EDUCATION IN WEST BENGAL

Ms. RINKI KHATUN

Abstract

In the intricate framework of educational systems, teacher education emerges as a linchpin wielding profound influence over quality and efficacy. This research delves into the multifaceted challenges plaguing teacher education in West Bengal, navigating a terrain from inadequate numbers of teacher-educators to an identity crisis faced by institutions. Anchored in educational philosophy, the study underscores the transformative potential of teachers who extend beyond preparing individuals for the future, envisioning them as stewards empowering learners to shape a responsible destiny. Despite UNESCO-ILO's unequivocal affirmation of teacher quality as pivotal in student achievement, the research unravels a disconcerting scarcity of trained and qualified teachers, fundamentally impeding equitable access to education. The symphony of teacher education, representing diverse institutions, unfolds amidst challenges in infrastructure, ICT resources, and an ongoing identity crisis. The study meticulously dissects the lacuna in pedagogical innovations, unveiling a pressing need for educators adept in navigating the nuances of new curricula. Specific challenges, ranging from insufficient numbers of teacher-educators to inadequate salary structures, accentuate the urgency for a paradigm shift, particularly in the post-COVID era. The heart of the study lies in elucidating these challenges, asserting the imperative of articulating professional qualifications and skills as notes and chords essential for nurturing prospective teachers. In response to these challenges, the research proposes a harmonious ensemble of suggestions, emphasizing transparency in recruitment practices, continuous professional development, and the integration of technology as keystones for transformation. Mitigating commercialization and ensuring inclusive education skills become imperative measures to elevate teacher education standards. This comprehensive exploration culminates in a crescendo of suggestions envisioning a future where teacher education metamorphoses into a beacon guiding a nation's progressive odyssey, resonating with the highest standards of education.

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