Changing Horizon in Teaching Profession in India: Issues and Challenges.

Area of Science:

• Education
• Sociology of Education
• Teacher Professional Development

Background:

• The education system is crucial for national progress.
• Teachers play a vital role in nation-building.
• Addressing challenges in teaching is key to quality education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore issues and challenges faced by teaching professionals in India.
• To gather insights from 450 educators on the evolving educational landscape.

Main Methods:

• Developed a five-point rating scale based on literature review.
• Surveyed 450 teaching professionals in India.
• Analyzed data using MS Excel 2016, focusing on response frequencies.

Main Results:

• Identified key issues and challenges impacting teaching professionals.
• Provided recommendations for overcoming these challenges.
• Highlighted factors essential for improving education quality.

Conclusions:

• Implementation of new policies like the New Education Policy (2020) and programs like the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) is anticipated.
• Addressing infrastructure, curriculum, faculty qualifications, and resources is vital.
• Teacher insights are crucial for shaping the future of education.