CHALLENGES BEFORE TEACHERS IN THE PRESENT SCENARIO By Aisha Islam Lecturer, SCERT,Delhi
“….A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” Henry Adams
Introduction
A good education system is fundamental to the growth of a nation and it is of paramount importance for a country like India which is growing, to reflect on our present education system and incorporate sustainable changes in it, to make it compatible with the global dynamism. One of the most important components on which the quality of education system depends is the teacher. From the most comprehensive 1986 National Policy of Education to the
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CCE is aimed at grooming students academically as well as shaping their attitudes, beliefs and values. It helps the teacher to organize effective teaching strategies. Continuous evaluation helps in regular assessment to the extent and degree of the learner’s progress. During our visit to one of the government schools for observation, it was seen that the teacher was even not even aware of the basic concept behind CCE. CCE thus requires that all teachers be trained and adhere to the implementation of the same assessment methods, else the system is liable to suffer from many …show more content…
They have a great responsibility and have to face many challenges in the classroom. In order to meet these responsibilities and face these challenges with confidence, teachers need support and help. A coordinated effort is required at the teacher education level for addressing these challenges .The teacher training organizations in particular can play an important role in supporting competency development in preparing the teachers to face these challenges through both Pre-service and In-service teacher training programmes.
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The SCERT, Delhi plays a major role in sensitizing the teachers to face such varied challenges like Gender Issues, Substance Abuse , Inclusive Education etc. through all its teacher training programmes, in which they have been included as an important component. Similarly, such components should also be included in the pre-service training programmes as part of their curriculum and they could also be given assignments during their teaching practice sessions in schools to work upon such issues and get exposure to face such challenges which they come across in their forthcoming professional
Mrs. Maria Teresa Garza is a great example of discipline and persistence in accomplishing her dream of teaching. She has been a teacher for about twenty two and a half years until this day she's enjoying every moment of it. Throughout her years in the teaching industry, she's been in so many schools within the United Independent School District and even moved to a higher position. Starting off her first year in teaching, she taught second grade in Perez Elementary School teaching all subjects such as Math, Reading, Science, English, and History. She described it as “Fun, but yet challenging at first since it was my first year.”
Knowing their needs is important to adapt the practices and to respect them as individuals. According to the author (Raymond, 2012), the perception of the students about the services they receive determine the outcome of the education efforts. For that, the teachers ' role is to guarantee that the student does not feel inferior, unequal, wich would be the negative conotation of the special education placement (Raymond, 2012). Instead of focusing on their difficulties, teachers should focus on reducing the gaps with more inclusive
Teachers can work together when designing lessons designating roles based on their strengths and
The decision to enter a profession that has the potential to affect hundreds of lives of children each year should not be taken lightly. One must make sure they are ready for the challenges and responsibilities as well as the joys of humour entering the profession” (Hembree, 2013). Some actions that might ensure that we don’t lose sight of the commitments that we once made as new educators entering the profession would be to maintain an emotional commitment and have a lot of patience. “Great teachers’ emotionally commit to their subject matter and students daily. Teaching can feel incredibly rewarding when things go well
Achieving an accurate education system is not an easy function for any nation. The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way by Amanda Ripley, is a wonderful book that focusing on the important of the education and how can the changing on the education system and schools reforms change the whole country for the best. This book had a positive impact on me, it gives me hope that each country in the world can create stronger and more creative education system; a system that can achieve students and serves both equity and rigor. Importantly, that can happen if we think first what are our educational problems and how can we resolve them in a smart and wise way that can help us to have magnificent results that benefits everyone, the
Reflecting on my educational and practical experiences, I appreciate the infinite influence that teachers have on children. I realise that children will take the skills and knowledge learnt in the classroom and use it throughout their lives. I know a teacher has to deal with many daily pressures and challenges, in the classroom. However, I feel I require the skills needed to deal with these challenges. As a teacher I hope not only to be an educator but a positive role model, whom the children can look up to and trust.
1. Describe the skills or attributes you believe are necessary to be an outstanding teacher. Being an outstanding teacher goes beyond acquiring the competence and knowledge to deliver rigorous academic instruction to a diverse group of students. Outstanding teachers possess a multitude of qualities making them unique and unforgettable to the children they serve. I believe that outstanding teachers are passionate, inspired, creative, compassionate, patient and understanding.
All skills apart from the academic ones which are important to being a good teacher and demonstrates my willingness to go the extra mile. Studying and working in education has shown me that it is a challenging and rewarding career, but I believe my track record of dedication and hard work in both elements suggests that I can meet its demands. My commitment to providing a first-rate education for any child has seen me strive to gain as many additionally useful skills as
Being a pre-service training educator, specific goals and objectives should be set to achieve educator’s own educational philosophy. The Educational philosophy is an individual statement of educators’ guiding principles about the education-related issues, which helps to guide when drawing up curricula and structuring classroom discussions for children. Every educator should have their unique set of principles and ideas to affect students’ performance. I strongly believe that early childhood education is to help children to achieve whole person development which including cognitive, physical, mental and social aspects. Children’s programs should be based on children’s needs and interests as they are going to grow, develop and mature in educators’
Teachers may profit from having a varied population of students as teachers get a chance to improve their teaching skills and ability to distinguish lessons and activities when such different children are in their class. Regular teachers need to work closely with other teachers and specialists to meet the needs of diverse children, thus enhancing their collaboration skills. It also allows to develop an awareness and appreciation of students’ individual difference (National Center on Inclusive Education 2001). Besides, children with disabilities can motivate regular teachers to be more imaginative with their teaching methods, skills and come up with up-to-date methods of delivering lesson that fits all learners. Regular teachers may realize that all pupils have potencies, which can be useful and vital to their entire classroom, and these potencies can be fostered to produce a profound school experience (Kinza 2008).
Chapter I The Problem Introduction Every school has its own policies which stat the rules and regulations that they are implementing to control and manage the behaviors, attitudes, and activities of the students inside the school. This may enable them to become a responsible and discipline one. The administrators and teachers are responsible for monitoring and supervising the student 's behavior.
School and teachers can influence the extent and quality of learning for all students. Teacher’s beliefs, practices and attitudes are important for understanding and improving educational processes. They are closely linked to teachers’ strategies for coping with challenges in their daily professional life. Educators have control over numerous factors that influence motivation, achievement and behaviour of students. They are turning around their approach into a focus on creating positive school climate and responsive classroom as part of holistic quality education based on child rights where there is effective teaching and classroom management, thus enhancing students’ learning experiences.
Teachers should be in charge of education. The things which a person sees and touches are precise replica of the endless standard which has brought them into
But, among all the above factors, the teacher has the most important role for efficient and quality learning. Markley (2011) stated that Good and qualified teachers are essential for efficient functioning of educational systems and for enhancing the quality of learning. A good teacher and actions to be taken on his part in the classroom play a vital role in provoking effective and efficient learning on the part of the students. Parents trust their children to be taught and educated at school, to be hoped that they will become good and qualified human beings. A teacher takes an important role in motivating the students to get their success in their life.
Malcolm X once said “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepared for it today.” In the western world education plays a vital role in shaping our future; it determines if we will survive or fail in the world we created for ourselves. Our world is constantly changing and it requires a society that is well versed in understanding the problems deriving from cultural differences and tolerance of one another’s beliefs and perceptions. With the power of education we are able to deal with the problems of economic, government, religion and culture differences.