Article Title :
Transforming Teacher Education in India: Perspectives from NEP 2020

Author Name :
Ambrin Abid & Monawwar Jahan

Keyword :
Education, Teacher Education, NEP 2020, ITEP, NPST, Digital Pedagogy

Publisher :
Politic India Publication

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Abstract :
Education is the catalyst that drives national revolution, making citizens self-reliant and skilled across social, economic, and political dimensions. While teachers are the primary architects of this transformation, the teacher education sector in India has long suffered from systemic inertia. The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) serves as a visionary document aiming to align education system of India with the global goal of sustainable development (SDG4). This paper critically examines the current state of teacher education, highlighting issues such as substandard institutions, the para-teacher culture, and outdated pedagogies. It analyzes the recommendations of NEP 2020—including the 4-year Integrated B.Ed., the National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST), and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)—as vital steps toward revitalization. The paper concludes that successful implementation requires not just policy documentation but a paradigm shift in investment and institutional integrity.