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Unit 20: Merits and Demerits of Internship in Teaching

the traditional method of instruction, viz, lecturing and dictating of notes. Notes
(3) Less Emphasis on Development of Professional Attitude: The entire teacher education
programme is so designed that little emphasis is laid on the development of professional attitude
which is so important for a sound programme of teacher education
(4) No Impact on School Practices: The Education Commission has rightly observed the teacher's
education, both a primary and the secondary level, has become isolated from schools and current
development in school education. The method of teaching followed in the schools, their curricula
and various requirements there is are totally different from those advocated and actually
implemented in the teacher education departments.
(5) Poor Academic Background of Student Teachers: In most of the institutions proper admission
procedures are not observed. The student teachers have to use public pressure and underhand
methods for securing a seat in the teachers' colleges. In a large number of instances those applying
for admission to teacher education departments; do not have the requisite motivation and the
academic background for a well deserved entry in the teaching profession.
20.4 Merits of Internship Student Teaching

Advantages of Internship Approach—The following are the main advantages of this approach.
1. It is the real preparation for school teachers. It makes teacher-education programme realistic.
2. It develops insight into the school functioning. The learning by doing is the best techniques
for training and learning.
3. It develops confidence and competencies of teaching. The school students take interest in the
internship teaching. Pupil-teacher establishes the rapport with his students.
4. The classrooms of the school are the workshop and laboratory actually perform his teaching
task in these workshops.
5. An internship provides the opportunity to gain hands on work experience that you just can’t
get in the classroom. First time job seekers and career changers aren’t usually desirable
candidates, but companies are willing to train them as interns and give them the experience
they would need to get a job.
6. Internships are a great way to meet people in your field. Even if you have experience,
knowing people never hurts. An internship allows you to meet people who might help you
land a job later on and give you the contacts in the industry you’re trying to break into.
Plus, references from people in the industry will really add weight to your application.
7. An internship can be seen as the pinnacle of your undergraduate education and give you the
chance to use the skills you’ve learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. It’s chance
to prove the worth of your qualifications and to show that you can perform in the role
you’ve been given.

The classrooms of the school are the workshop and laboratory actually perform his
teaching task in these workshops.

20.5 Demerits of Internship Approach

(1) Selection of Student Teachers—Some years ago the supply of student teachers to the
consumer institutions, namely, Higher Secondary Schools was by and large commensurate
with their demand. The position them was not as serious and difficult as it is today because
of the reverse situation caused because of more supply and less demand of trained teacher.
There are tow aspects of this problem.

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