IMPACT OF NEP 2020 ON TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

NEP 2020 aims to transform Teacher Training Institutions (TTIs) into dynamic hubs for pedagogy, research, and professional growth by integrating theory with extensive fieldwork, promoting digital literacy, and fostering interdisciplinary learning, with a focus on holistic development through programs like the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Key impacts include a shift to competency-based training, mandated continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers, stronger school-institute collaboration, and a new National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) guiding career progression, though challenges remain in implementation, resources, and digital infrastructure. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 heralds a transformative era in India's educational landscape, aiming to revitalize the system from its foundational levels. This study prospects into the effective role of NEP 2020 on Teacher Training Institutions (TTIs) and their pivotal function in depicting the future of education. NEP 2020 envisions an inclusive, holistic, and flexible education system aligned with the necessity of the 21st century. Interior to this vision is the reformation of TTIs, recognizing their stern role in preparing competent, empathetic, and innovative educators. This policy emphasizes the necessity of evolving TTIs into vibrant centers of pedagogical excellence, research, and professional development. The NEP 2020 advocates a multi-faceted approach to magnify the fruitfulness of TTIs. It accents the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical experience through extensive field engagements and internships. The policy encourages TTIs to adopt innovative teaching methodologies, technology integration, and interdisciplinary approaches to pedagogy, fostering creativity and critical thinking among prospective educators. NEP 2020 underscores the importance of continuous professional development for teachers, promoting lifelong learning and skill up gradation. TTIs are envisioned as dynamic hubs for teacher training, providing ongoing support, mentorship, and opportunities for collaboration with experts from diverse fields. NEP 2020 emphasizes the need for vigorous quality assurance mechanisms in TTIs, ensuring adherence to standards of excellence in teacher education.