Revamping Teacher Training in Light of NEP 2020 Opportunities and Challenges
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NEP 2020 · Teacher Training · ITEP · Teacher Education Reform · Continuous Professional Development (CPD) · NPST · Educational Policy · India · Inclusive Education.Abstract
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 heralds a transformative shift in India’s approach to education, with teacher training placed at the heart of systemic reform. This study explores the opportunities and challenges associated with revamping teacher education in line with NEP 2020, focusing on core reforms such as the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST), Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and digital learning platforms like DIKSHA. Drawing on policy analysis, stakeholder interviews, and regional implementation data from six Indian states, the research reveals both progressive strides and persistent disparities. While the policy provides a robust framework for professionalizing teaching, its success is limited by infrastructural gaps, unequal digital access, faculty preparedness issues, and institutional inertia. The findings underscore the need for localized implementation strategies, sustained capacity building, and participatory governance mechanisms. This paper concludes that NEP 2020 offers a compelling vision for reform but must be supported by systemic realignment and active stakeholder engagement to realize its full potential in transforming teacher education.
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