For the systematic improvement of teacher education, which of the following sets of steps should be taken ? (i) Demand and supply of the teachers should be assessed. (ii) Academic support in the teacher education institutions be ensured. (iii) Curriculum of teacher education courses should be updated. (iv) Teacher education programmes should be monitored periodically. (v) Continuous professional development programmes should be conducted. Choose the correct answer from the code given below : 

 For the systematic improvement of teacher education, which of the following sets of steps should be taken ? (i) Demand and supply of the teachers should be assessed. (ii) Academic support in the teacher education institutions be ensured. (iii) Curriculum of teacher education courses should be updated. (iv) Teacher education programmes should be monitored periodically. (v) Continuous professional development programmes should be conducted. Choose the correct answer from the code given below :  Correct Answer (iii), (iv) and (v)

Teacher Education

  • Teacher Education programs produce teachers, who in turn educate generations of pupils and students.
  • Teachers who transform the knowledge and skills acquired in school, college, or university during the rest of their lives and work.
  • It is an education program which has the policies, procedures, and provision designed to equip teachers with the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and skills a teacher require to perform tasks effectively in the classroom, school, and wider community.
  • The curriculum of teacher education courses should be updated- To make sure it produces a teacher who is trained to manage the modern education problems and methods.
  • Teacher education programs should be monitored periodically- To make sure it is working properly and produces the desired result it should be monitored periodically.
  • Continuous professional development programs should be conducted- professional competency for a teacher is a must so it should be conducted continuously.

Note: 

  • The demand and supply of the teachers should be assessed- It is beneficial for the education program of the country. 
  • Academic support in teacher education institutions is ensured- It will be helpful for providing a resourceful environment for teachers.

Therefore, For the systematic improvement of teacher education, the following sets of steps should be taken:

  • the curriculum of teachers education courses should be updated,
  • teacher education programs should be monitored periodically,
  • continuous professional development programs should be conducted.

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