How NEP 2020 is Transforming Teacher Education in India
How NEP 2020 is Transforming Teacher Education in India India’s education system is undergoing a historic transformation with the introduction of the National Education Policy 2020. Among all the reforms proposed in the policy, the changes in teacher education are considered the most significant because no education system can rise above the quality of its teachers. For decades, teacher education in India faced several challenges such as outdated curriculum, excessive theoretical orientation, lack of practical training, poor integration of technology, and inadequate professional development opportunities. NEP 2020 attempts to address these issues by redesigning teacher preparation according to the needs of the 21st century. The policy envisions teachers not merely as instructors but as facilitators, mentors, innovators, and nation builders. Let us understand how NEP 2020 is reshaping teacher education in India. Why Teacher Education Matters Teacher education forms the backbone of...