Abstract
Continuous and comprehensive Professional development of teachers enhances their knowledge, competencies, and, skills. Engaging in professional development practices acquaint the teachers with innovative pedagogies; empowers them to become the agent of change, and encourage them to initiate innovations in teaching, learning, and assessments. (NEP 2020) also aims at a paradigm shift in the teaching-learning process. The policy has highlighted the relevance of Competency-based learning that focuses on Conceptual clarity, deeper understanding, and development of 21st-century skills that ensures holistic development of students. The policy has reflected the role of a teacher as a reflective practitioner and an evolving educator who explores innovative practices and promotes experiential, collaborative, and cooperative learning. Various in-service teacher training sessions are being conducted through Technology platforms, webinars, and online workshops to upgrade the knowledge of teachers and to enhance their professional competence. CPD modules, courses, and certification programmes have been published on National technology platforms to ensure nationwide teachers’ participation in such programmes. The purpose of this study is to analyze the perspective of teachers about CPD modules and programmes and their implications in Teaching-learning. The Survey method has been used to collect data from the teachers regarding the benefits and effectiveness of CPD modules in upgrading their knowledge and transforming their teaching methodology. The data has been analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study has revealed that the majority of teachers find these CPD sessions, modules, and training programmes as effective in apprising them with innovative pedagogies, content development, technology integration, and designing competency-based assessments. Development of social and emotional skills of students, understanding their diversified needs, and planning for remedial instructions are some of the challenges being faced by the teachers.
Keywords
- Continuous Professional Development
- innovations in Teaching-Learning
- Technology Platforms
How to cite
Sharma, Dr. Sonia(2018). To Study of Adjustment in Relation to Emotional Intelligence, Location and Nature of Job among Working Women of Punjab. IPEM JOURNAL OF INNOVATION IN TEACHER EDUCATION, 3(1), 21-27.
