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Unit 4: Aims and Objectives of Teacher Education at Elementary Level

Notes

Elementary education is the foundation on which the super structure of the entire
educational system is built.

4.3.1 Elementary School Education Major Thrusts
The salient features of the NCFTE — 2009 at elementary stage include, among others, freedom from
stress and anxiety, emphasizes on mother tongue as medium of instruction, centrality of learner's
immediate environment, development of practical skills and positive attitudes and values. It also
includes human rights and fundamental duties of citizens and recommends related activities, project
work, etc. as an integral part of the curriculum. It emphasizes on mastery level learning.
In Classes I and II the subjects of study recommended are : one language V mother tongue / regional
language, Mathematics and Art of Healthy and Produuctive Living (AHPL). In Classes III to V,
Environmental Studies is included in addition to the three areas of study suggested for Classes I and
II. For Classes VI to VIII (upper primary stage) the scheme of studies includes (a) three languages –
mother tongue, another modern Indian anguage and English; (b) Mathematics; (c) Science and
Technology; (d) Social Sciences; (e) Work Education; (f) Art Education (fine arts V visual and
performing); and (g) Health and Physical Education (including games and sports, yoga, NCC and
Scouts and Guides).
The NCFTE – 2009 recommends reduction of the learning load and a common scheme of studies for
elementary stage with flexibility of content and modes of learning, suited to the needs and
requirements of learners. Formal teaching of environmental education is introduced only from
Class III onwards where both natural as well as social environments have been introduced in an
integrated fashion.
A new course on Art of Healthy and Productive Living has been introduced in Classes I to V by
integrating earlier subject areas such as art education, work education and health and physical
education. This does not remain confined to the development of mechanical skills alone. It also goes
much beyond to provide opportunities for all round development of learner's cognitive, emotional
and spiritual personality. It seeks to nurture values by developing a positive social attitude towards
the dignity of labour, aesthetic sensibility and skills for healthy living.

What is eligibility criteria for admission in elementary teacher education?

Self Assessment
2. Multiple choice questions:
Choose the correct option
(i) Candidates or equivalent with atleast ............................... marks in the senior secondary
examination (+2) are eligible for admission in elementary teacher education.
(a) 40% (b) 50% (c) 60% (d) 70%
(ii) The elementary teacher education programme shall be duration of ............. academic years.
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5
(iii) There shall be atleast ..................... teaching days in a year exclusive of period of admission
examination etc.
(a) 50 (b) 100 (c) 150 (d) 200
(iv) For the lecturer post good academic record with B.Ed. ....................... marks is must.
(a) 45% (b) 55% (c) 65% (d) 75%

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