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Notes of scope for being recast to lay focus on discussion on the problems listed in the preceding
chapters. Apart from other people, it can re-look at the existing curriculum and divide it into
appropriate cluster of topics which include the core elements of the NPE and the Constitutional
concerns related to non-discrimination. Other areas of equal relevance for development of the
ideas are the internship in teaching and working with the community.
The kind of exercises for developing the values related to non-discrimination as given in the
chapters on sex/gender, caste/tribe, disability, etc. could turn into the central themes of co-
curricular and extra-curricular activities of the teacher education institutions. It is not the intention
to repeat the listing of those activities here in this chapter a reference can be made to these
activities in the suitable chapters in which they have been listed.
It could also be helpful to plan orientation programme on teacher education on this theme. The
seminars could familiarize the teacher educators with techniques for operationalizing the teaching-
understanding dimensions relevant to the theme. An efficient way to institutionalize the idea is
to incorporate it in the elementary and secondary pre-service teacher education curriculum. This
could be supplemented by a suitable co-curricular programme which should aim at offsetting
some of the shortcomings in the curricular approach particularly in terms of attitude and value
development.
What is required is a vigorous advocacy with state educational agencies, teacher education
institutions and university departments of education for conscious inclusion of such components
in the curricula.
In order to overcome the disadvantage of fragmented treatment of the theme, it is suggested that
an independent comprehensive unit comprising familiarization with the Constitution of India
and its concerns as impinge on education ought to be incorporated in the elementary and
secondary teacher education courses.
In India, evaluation system influences the educational method particularly the high quality of
classroom teaching considerably, and as such a separate unit of educational imperatives of
Constitution will make sure due significance and weightage to the theme in the classroom
teaching.
A excellent deal depends on the ingenuity and dedication of teachers and teacher educators in
achieving anything substantial by way of education. If the concerns are handled with sincerity
and purpose, they could definitely bring about the desired transformation in the educational
system through teacher education.

29.8 Summary
• After independence in India, several attempts have been made by individual experts and
professional bodies to frame a new curriculum for teacher training institutions.
• National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) introduced a separate subject on technologies
recognized as 'Educational Technology' at both B.Ed and M.Ed levels. Computer Education,
Communicative English, Personality Development are also introduced at B.Ed. level. Now
we are facing so several difficulties like terrorism, poverty and high-population. We want
such sort of curriculum which improves peace, non-violence, positive attitude and values in
the society. By inculcating these issues in teacher education curriculum, we will get positive
change in the society.
• To draw out, cultivate, excite and Inspire the full development of each student.
• To create an atmosphere in which students will learn to think critically and constructively
and seek truth and solve problems.
• To develop the character of students—integrity, honesty, judgment, co-operation, friendliness
and goodwill.
• Curriculum is not rigid and static. It is dynamic and flexible. It changes constantly with the
changing needs and ideals of society.

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