Recommendations of the Secondary Education Commission in respect of professional development of the teachers

Recommendations of the Secondary Education Commission in respect of professional development of the teachers

1. Two types of Training Courses:

There should be two types of Training courses-Two teacher-training for Metric or Higher Secondary passed students, and one year training could for Graduates, but it should be extended to two years ultimately.

2. Co-curricular activities:

Training in co-curricular activities should also be provided to the pupil-teachers.

3. In-service Training:

Refresher-courses, short intensive courses in special subjects, practical training in workshops, seminars, etc., should be organised to provide in-service training to the teachers.

4. Research in Education:

Research work in all aspects of pedagogy should be conducted in’ colleges of education and for this purpose experimental or demonstration schools should be attached with them.

5. Master’s Degree in Education:

Only those trained graduates who have three years experience of teaching should be admitted for the course of master’s degree in Education.

6. Free Exchange of Professors:

Teaching in colleges of education should not be impacted by; the professors of respective colleges but the services of some selected head masters and inspecting officers should also be obtained. For this purpose there should be free exchange between professors, headmasters and inspecting officers.

7. Provision of part-time Training courses:

There should be provision of Part-time training courses to meet the shortage of women teachers.

8. Co-ordination between Colleges of Education and other Agencies:

There should be close co-ordination between college of education and other agencies like department of education, schools, education board etc.

9. Admission to Colleges of Education:

Admission to colleges of education should be given only to those students who have aptitude for teaching and hold the highest promise of becoming successful teachers. For this purpose the aspirant should be carefully tasted and interviewed.

10. Provision for Residential Colleges of Education:

Residential Colleges of Education should be set-up to cultivate as sense of community living in the students.