Aparna Bose Students – Satyam College of Education, Noida Under the guidance of Dr Preeti Agarwal Faculty – Sayam College of Education, Noida The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward As COVID 19 continues to spread its claws over the entire education system, economy, and health care, one may say that the “Demons lay outside” is the new proverb. Approximately 210 countries and territories have been affected so far by the deadly virus. The pandemic hasn’t been partial to anyone, as it has hit the developing countries as well as the developed ones. India, a country standing second in the world in terms of highest population, suffered tones of losses in the education sector initially. As the number of infected cases increased every single day, from the mid of March, the schools started closing all over the country to stem the further infections. Finally, the lockdown was imposed in each nook and corner of our country, and all educational institutions were closed down amidst board and university exams. Given the present scenario, neither the government nor the educational boards can predict the future dates when institutions can be opened for students. In this hour of uncertainty and complexity, teachers have emerged as the unsung heroes for conveying home – based education for pupils of all age groups. The educators are ensuring that the lessons are being delivered to the farthest extent possible. Every parameter of the digital India vision of the government is being tested in facilitating education for dealing with crises due to COVID- 19. The hands – on cookies available to the learners are: The lockdown and sealing of hot spots have accelerated the adoption and acceptance of technology to multiple folds in our country. Parents...
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January 29, 2020The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth. – Dan Rathe Education is considered as the most powerful weapon in life to achieve victory and success. Teachers are given to perform this important responsibility and work to create and shape the future of our country and the lives of the youth by educating them. A teacher is a great source of knowledge, prosperity and light from which anyone can get benefit for life. They are a gift given by God in a person’s life,which leads us to success without any selfishness.In fact, we can call him as the creator of the astounding future of our nation through education. According to educational consultant Jeffrey Benson, good teachers don’t see students as test scores; they see students as human beings with a need to connect and interact with others, as well as be accepted with and in spite of their flaws. Benson says, “Students — from kindergarteners to high schoolers — look to educators for unconditional acceptance. We hear all the time that our best teachers love their students, regardless of their age or achievement.” They make the student academically excellent and encourage him to do good in life always. They equip the student with knowledge, skills and positive behavior so that the student can never feel lost and move on. They always explain to the students about their goal of education through clear vision and ideas. Teaching is not an easy task .Our modern society demands high quality teaching and learning from teachers. Teachers have to possess a great deal of knowledge and skills with regard to both teaching and assessment practices in order to...
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December 12, 2019The value of a teacher in life cannot be overstated. Becoming a teacher offers endless prospects to help all students, to understand and achieve their full potential. Teaching is not only a profession with rigorous standards only; it is also a calling to serve others. If you get pleasure from working with children and you believe that education has the power to change lives, then you may prefer teaching as a great profession. The profession of teaching is a very attractive career as it demands huge respect from the society. India has always had a tradition of holding teachers in great regards. It should never be ignored that apart from parents, teacher is the most fundamental person in shaping the minds of young students. Achieving success in your career requires ongoing training and education, which is where professional development comes into play. Also known as continuing educational and professional learning, B.Ed. curriculum is designed to facilitate educators the skills, needed to succeed in their respective profession. This course has been designed for those aspirants who are interested to pursue career in teaching and other related fields. For teaching in schools, B.Ed degree is a must necessitate in India. To become a successful professional in teaching field, one should have a minimum qualification in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). This course is of duration of 2 years. The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Ed. is the completion of an undergraduate degree course in any discipline. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is the panel which sets the standards, procedures and processes in the education system of India. This course helps one to learn the various methodologies, innovative techniques, activity based learning, individual behaviours and creative thinking involved in the teaching profession. Dr. Yogita Goel (Asst. Professor) Satyam College of Education, Noida References: |...