QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE IN TEACHER EDUCATION: SOME QUALITY ISSUES
S.Anbalagan, Assistant professor of Mathematics, Thiagarajar College of Preceptors, Madurai-9
Abstract
Teacher is the undisputed pivot in the complex system of education that operates anywhere around the world and despite the emergence of high end information and communication technologies and distance mode learning, he/she continues to enjoy this key position in the teaching learning process. Place of teacher is particularly of paramount significance in societies like ours where most of the learners still depend for their education entirely or predominantly on formal institutional setting which is characterized by face to face interaction and sharing of experiences with teachers and, occasionally, they resort to the use of technology to supplement and enrich what they learn in schools and colleges under the guidance of teachers. Not only traditionally, but even in the present times, in many parts of the world, teachers are revered and considered worth emulating. Teacher quality has produced voluminous studies that line many a research library. Discussion on what it is, how it is developed, and its connection to student achievement have become the feature of educational slang in the 21st century. These seek to look at teacher quality in a way in which it brings: as a means to review how the terms excellence and quality are shaped by policy, identify how educators perceive teaching quality and to review how
Yo-Yo Ma is a worldwide known cellist and songwriter who has produced a great number of albums and won more than fifteen Grammy Awards. However, this person is famous for not solely his remarkable talent but also for his significant contribution to the world of music and his not indifferent attitude to the issues of the world importance. Ma's powerful and inspiring speech at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2008 definitely revealed a number of meaningful issues that concerns different sides of the society development from the threat of globalization to four main priorities an education field should be driven by. This essay will focus on the part of the speech of Yo Yo Ma that for me and our contemporary society has
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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.
NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY High School, the Secondary level of education is facing very harsh problems. The personality, attitude, emotional stability, morale, commitment towards work of a teacher determines the quality of education. The Secondary Education Commission (1952) rightly points out "We are convinced that the most important factor in the contemplated educational reconstruction is the teacher, his personal qualities, his educational qualifications, his professional training and the place that he occupies in the school as well as in the community. Reports of Kothari Commission (1964) says that “Of all the different factors which influence the quality of education and its contribution to national development, the quality, competence, and character of teachers are undoubtedly the most significant”. This statement reiterates the importance of teachers and their attitudes.
Outstanding educators must possess many important qualities. They must be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subjects that they teach. If a teacher is knowledgeable and enthusiastic, their students will be more excited about what they need to learn, and see the teacher as a valuable resource. These educators must continue to pursue learning opportunities and use this new knowledge to improve their instruction. Students come to school at different academic levels.
I believe that outstanding teachers are committed to teaching. They are patient, courteous, punctual, always prepared, unbiased and are good listeners who support their students emotional and academic needs. They know all their students well and establish a positive classroom environment by accepting their student 's unique personalities and abilities where students feel free to share ideas without fear and judgment. Furthermore, outstanding teachers understands that teaching is a group effort. Therefore, they create a mutually respectful and honest relationship with students, parents, and anyone involved in the learning process.
The promises of educational technology are phenomenal especially in the case of urban school districts. Technology is a versatile and valuable tool for teaching and learning and becoming a way of life. The most important thing is that teachers need to be prepared to use these technologies effectively. Schools can use technology effectively and for the welfare of students, teachers and society, it must be done.
3 more effective educational delivery - This view, in part, reflects the business concept of total quality management, according to which decisions made close to the actual product will produce a better result. 4 improved communication – between stakeholders, facilitating principals’ awareness of teacher and parent concerns. 5greater accountability - teachers to students, parents, and local communities 6 transparent, - reducing opportunities for corruption. 7 decisions made by groups,- generally better than ones made by individuals.
An outstanding teacher is made up of 5 main things. They are respectful and in turn respected, goal-driven, have strong classroom management, have an inner drive to learn more and teach better, and have a love for each and every student. Each and every day a teacher must show the students they teach respect. If a student respects you, they will work just that bit hard for you. It makes a difference.
Effective teachers have positive expectations, extremely good classroom manager, and know how to design lessons for student mastery. They are problem solvers and they analyze synthesize and create materials to help students
Being a teacher is a journey that has much to do with learning about yourself and being aware that what happens in your classroom reflects only on how are you with yourself. Teachers are not conscious that they project into students, and that affects how things go in the classroom. I believe the first characteristic of a good teacher is that he/ she is always willing to analyze his/her teaching performance. Second the teacher is humble enough to receive input about the development and application of techniques, learning from it and improving.
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.
Several potential causes have been proposed for the slow progress in educational technology, including lack of time for staff development, unsuitability of technologies, and cultural barriers within institutions (Laurillard, 2012). And with these error bought by new tools for learning, students and facilitator need to adopt in the developing world. While teachers play essential roles in nurturing students to become ‘good citizens’ because they are the key figures in implementing education and curriculum policies in schools. The 21st century classroom is one place where change is as inevitable as it is. The mandate of the educator has always been to guide the learner.
he/she has the responsibility to teach all students in the most effective way. To become an effective teaching today
A teacher is a person who delivers an educational program, assesses student participation in an educational program, and administers or provides consistent and substantial leadership to an educational program. Teachers have the very important responsibility of shaping our generation to become someone one days. A teacher is also an agent for the realization of national educational philosophy which to produce individuals who are balanced in terms of physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and social. Recently, we 've got good news that teacher Yamin was selected among 50 top teachers around the world.