Author: Prof. (Dr.) Pradipta Kumar Mishra
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/020300055
Abstract: The study aims to assess the extent to which the existing two-year B.Ed. programme in Odisha fulfils the promises of NCTE Regulations, 2014 with respect to duration, working days, admission procedures, intake capacity and fee structure under the purview of structure and curriculum design as the teacher education has undergone significant structural and curricular transformation in India. A descriptive research design was adopted. Thirty-four retired teacher education experts with more than fifteen years of professional experience were selected through purposive sampling. The programme was analysed against the norms and standards prescribed by NCTE Regulations, 2014.The findings reveal that most Teacher Training Institutions (TTIs) in Odisha comply with NCTE Regulations, 2014 regarding programme duration, working days, attendance norms, curriculum design. Admission procedures are largely regulated through a centralized entrance examination conducted by TE and SCERT, though certain autonomous self-financing colleges follow merit-based selection. The curriculum reflects the three broad areas Foundations of Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy, and School Internship with increased emphasis on practicum and community engagement. However, gaps persist in faculty strength, infrastructural facilities, research culture, and uniformity in admission practices. The study suggested for ensuring adequate staffing, and enhancing infrastructural and research support systems to align more effectively with NCTE Regulations, 2014 expectations.
Keywords: Two-year B.Ed. programme, NCTE Regulations 2014, Teacher education, Curriculum structure, Odisha.
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