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

• Good academic record with M. Ed. / M. A. (Education) with B. Ed 55% marks, preferably with Notes
specialization in elementary education.
• A relaxation of 5% may be provided, from 55% to 50% of the marks, at the Master's level for SC
/ ST category.
• Elementary teacher education lecturers/principles are the academic and professional
qualifications.
• There shall be provision for adequate number of classrooms, hall, laboratory space for
conducting instructional activities for approved intake of students, rooms for the principal
and faculty members, and office for the administrative staff and a store.
• There shall be a multi-purpose educational laboratory with psychology and science sections
and a workshop attached to it.
• There shall be hardware and software facilities for language learning.
• The appointments shall be made on the basis of recommendations of the Selection Committee
constituted as per the policy of the Central / concerned State Government.
• The age of superannuation of staff shall be determined by the policy of the concerned
Government subject to maximum age not exceeding 65 years.
• The tuition fees and other fees shall be charged at rates as prescribed by the concerned State
Government.
• The objectives of teacher education at this stage.
• Develop are to an understanding of philosophical, psychological and sociological principles
among student teachers relevant to elementary education, i.e. understanding the learner, the
teachers' role and the teaching-learning process;
• To make the teachers aware of the nature, purpose, problems and issues of elementary education.
• To enable them to understand the nature and maturity of children for imparting education and
to ensure their many sided development. To enable them to manage and mobilize community
resources for the school and teaching. To prepare them to use the latest constructivist pedagogy
and evaluation techniques and to enable them to impart value education, life skills education,
work education and feel their responsibility towards the education of neglected sections of
society including those affected by diseases and deprivation of various forms.

4.6 Keywords
• Preamble : An introduction to something
• Curriculum : The subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school.
• Competency : The ability to do a particular task with proficiency or expertisation

4.7 Review Questions

1. What is the role of teacher as a guide and canceller?
2. Explain the curriculum transaction and requirement of teaching staff.
3. Describe the National Curriculum framework for teacher education at the elementary stage/
primary stage.
Answers: Self Assessment
1. (i) National school teachers (ii) 14 years
(iii) student's (iv) facilitates
2. (i) (b) (ii) (a) (iii) (c) (iv) (b)
(v) (a)
3. (i) True (ii) False (iii) True

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