Teacher Education:Challenges and its Implications

Since times immemorial, the teacher has always occupied a prominent place in the society. The teacher holds a valuable position not only in the education system but also in the life of an individual. The teacher acts as a guiding force to mould and nurture the young minds to make them worthy citizens. They act as a channel/medium between student and school (as source) to impart education and values in them. They help in directing and channelizing the potential of young generation. The teacher thus plays a significant role in the nation building and character formation. Education acts as an important tool to prepare the students to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills. This makes them self-sufficient to face the present day challenges and cater to the needs of the modern society. In the education system, the degrees of success of any program or policy depend upon the effectiveness of a teacher. The quality of a teacher ensures the quality of any educational programme. Hence, apart from the professional degrees and training required to be eligible to become a teacher, sincere efforts should be made from time to time to upgrade the knowledge, skills and quality of teaching to improve the educational standards.