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Assignment on
“Structure of teacher education system in India-
its merits & limitations”
Paper-MEM-4002
(Perspectives, Research & issues in Teacher Education )
Assignment-2nd
Submitted to:
Dr. Nikhat Yasmin Shafeeq
(Associate Professor)
Department of Education
Submitted by:
MD GULAM HUSAIN
Roll No.18MED-01
Class: M.Ed. 4th
Sem.
En.No. GJ1269
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AMU, ALIGARH

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Table of Contents
Structure of teacher education system in India- its merits & limitations .................3
Introduction ........................................................................................................3
Meaning & Definition.........................................................................................3
Structure of teacher Education in India ...............................................................4
Pre-service teacher education..............................................................................5
1. Preschool Education (DPSE)......................................................................5
2. Diploma in Elementary Education (D.EI.ED) ............................................5
3. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) ...................................................................5
4. Master of Education (M.Ed.)......................................................................6
5. Integrated Teacher Education Programme (B.A/B.Sc+B.Ed.) ....................6
6. Master in Education (M.A. in Education)...................................................7
In-service teacher education................................................................................7
Merits of structure of teacher education ..............................................................7
Limitations of structure of teacher education.......................................................8
Conclusion .............................................................................................................9

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Structure of teacher education system in India- its merits &
limitations
“A teacher can never truly teach unless he is still learning himself. A lamp can never light
another lamp unless it continues to bum its own flame.”-R.N. Tagore.
Introduction
eacher education is a programme that is related to the development of teacher
proficiency and competence that would enable and empower the teacher to meet the
requirements of the profession and face the challenges therein. Teacher education is a
continuous process and its pre-service and in-service components are complimentary to each
other. Teacher education is based on the theory that “Teachers are made, not born” in contrary to
the assumption, “Teachers are born, not made.” Since teaching is considered an art and a science,
the teacher has to acquire not only knowledge, but also skills that are called “tricks of the trade”.
Meaning & Definition
 Teacher education refers to the policies and procedures designed to equip prospective
teachers with the knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and skills they require to perform their
tasks effectively in the classroom, school and wider community.
 Teacher Education = Teaching Skills + Pedagogical theory + Professional skills.
 “A programme of education, research and training of persons to teach from pre-primary to
higher education level.” - National Council for Teacher Education
 “Teacher education encompasses teaching skills, sound pedagogical theory and professional
skills.” - W.H. Kilpatrick
Teaching
skills
Pedagogic
al theory
Profession
al skills.
Teacher
Education
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Structure of teacher Education in India
Structure of teacher education is multilayer and multi-dimensional. The structure of teacher
education in India has been revised many times. At present there are two types of teacher
education programme in India.
1. Pre-service teacher education
2. In-service teacher education
Diagram showing Structure of teacher Education in India
Structure of Teacher
Education
Pre-service
T.Education
General
T.Education
1. DPSE
2. D.El.Ed.
3. B.Ed.
4. M.Ed.
5. Integrated B.Ed.
6. M.Phil / Ph.D
Physical
T.Education
1. D.P.Ed.
2. B.P.Ed.
3. M.P.Ed.
In-service
T.Education
1. Induction Programme
2. Refresher course
3. Workshop
4. Seminar
5. Conference
etc.

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Pre-service teacher education
Pre-service teacher education is the programme of preparing teachers to teach pre-primary to
higher education level before entering in the teaching service. Pre-service teacher education is
the first phase of teacher education. It is imparted in both mode formal as well as non-formal
mode. There are two types of pre-service teacher education programme: 1. General teacher
education & 2. Physical teacher education
There are five types of teacher education programme on the basis of level
Pre-primary teacher education
Elementary teacher education
Secondary teacher education
Higher education programmes
Vocational Teachers Training
The following are the general in-service teacher education programme in India.
1. Preschool Education (DPSE)
 Aims at preparing teachers for preschool programmes such as nursery, kindergarten and
preparatory schools
 It is also known as pre-primary teacher education, Montessori, Kindergarten, Nursery, Pre-basic
teacher education.
 Minimum qualification for admission to this course is higher secondary and the duration of the
course is one year. Many institutes impart training for two years.
 This training is a certificate or diploma course conducted normally by state government.
2. Diploma in Elementary Education (D.EI.ED)
 It is elementary or primary level teacher education programme.
 It aims to prepare teachers for elementary stage of education from class 1st
to 8th
.
 Qualification: 50% marks in higher secondary or in equivalent examination.
 Duration: Two academic Year
 It is also known as diploma in education (D.Ed.), diploma in teaching (D.T) etc.
3. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
 This is the secondary & senior secondary level teacher education programme.

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 It aims to prepare teachers for upper primary or middle level (VI-VIII), secondary level (IX-
X), senior secondary, level (XI-XII).
 Duration : Two academic Year
 Qualification: 50% marks in graduation in any discipline or in equivalent examination.
 Reservation and relaxation to SC/ST//OBC/PWD according to norms of state. Central govt.
 Admission Process: Marks based on qualifying examination/ Entrance test.
4. Master of Education (M.Ed.)
 It is higher level teacher education programme
 It aims to prepare teacher educators and other educational professionals including curriculum
developer, educational policy analyst, planner, administrators, supervisors, school principals,
researchers.
 It has a specialization either in elementary education or in secondary education.
 Duration: two academic Years
 Working Days: 200 days excluding admission and examination. Institution should work
minimum 36 hours per week for 5 to 6 days.
 Qualification: 50% marks in B.Ed. or in equivalent examination. Reservation and relaxation to
SC/ST//OBC/PWD according to norms of state. Central govt.
 Admission Process: Marks based on qualifying examination / Entrance test.
5. Integrated Teacher Education Programme (B.A/B.Sc+B.Ed.)
 It aims to prepare teachers for upper primary and secondary stage of education.
 It aims at integrating general studies comprising sciences B.Sc + B.Ed. and social sciences or
humanities (B.A. + B.Ed.) and professional studies comprising of foundation of education,
pedagogy of school subjects, practicum related to tasks or functions of school teacher
 Duration: Four academic Years
 Qualification: 50% marks in intermediate or in equivalent examination.
 Reservation and relaxation to SC/ST//OBC/PWD according to norms of state. Central govt.
 Admission Process: Marks based on qualifying examination/ Entrance test

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6. Master in Education (M.A. in Education)
 It is higher level teacher education programme
 It aims to prepare teacher educators and other educational professionals including curriculum
developer, educational policy analyst, planner, administrators, supervisors, school principals,
researchers.
 It has a specialization either in elementary education or in secondary education.
 Duration: two academic Years
 Working Days: 200 days excluding admission and examination. Institution should work
minimum 36 hours per week for 5 to 6 days.
 Qualification: 50% marks in graduation / B.Ed. or in equivalent examination. Reservation and
relaxation to SC/ST//OBC/PWD according to norms of state. Central govt.
 Admission Process: Marks based on qualifying examination / Entrance test.
In-service teacher education
In-service teacher education programme is the programme for the professional development of
teachers who are already in the teaching service. It is a short term courses. In-service programme
are provided in formal as well as non-formal mode. The following programmes/courses come
under in-service teacher education.
Induction programme
Refresher course
Workshop
Seminar
Conference
Merits of structure of teacher education
The following are the advantages or merits of structure of teacher education in India.
 Structure of teacher education prevailing in India is flexible
 A variety of teacher education programme according to level and needs
 It helps in imparting an adequate knowledge of the subject- matter.
 It equipping the prospective teachers with necessary pedagogic skills:

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 It provide a platform to teacher education is to develop a skill to stimulate experience in the
taught, under an artificially created environment, less with material resources and more by
the creation of an emotional atmosphere.
 The teacher should develop a capacity to do, observe, infer and to generalize.
 It Enabling the teacher to acquire understanding of child psychology
 Developing proper attitudes towards teaching
 It develop some special ability in Teaches in terms of Adjustment with the physical
conditions, Healthy adjustment with the social environment, Adjustment with himself to
derive emotional satisfaction with his life
 Enabling teachers to make proper use of instructional facilities
 It make teachers to better understand the significance of individual differences of child and to
take appropriate steps for their optimum development
Limitations of structure of teacher education
Teacher education prevailing India has not uniformity at all in the context of curriculum, course
structure, evaluation quality of teaching etc. the following are the limitations of teacher
education structure in India.
 Lack of uniformity in teacher education programme
 Lack of uniformity in the curriculum of teacher education programme at same level
 Lack of facilities for professional development
 Lack of regulations in demand and supply
 Lack of proper facilities
 Poor academic background of student-teachers
 Lack of subject knowledge
 Faulty methods of teaching
 Insufficient financial grants
 Problem of supervision of teaching
 Inadequate empirical research

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Conclusion
Structure of teacher education is multilayer and multi-dimensional. The structure of teacher
education in India has been revised many times. It is similar to prevailing in other countries.
There are two types of programme; in-service and pre-service teacher education. India faces lack
of uniformity & quality in programme at different level. Less focuses given on in-service
programme. Now at present, there is need to revised the pre-service education & minimise the
no. of programmes it will increase the quality & productivity.