Theme V: Revamping Teacher Education for Quality Teachers

1) What steps are being taken for addressing teacher shortages, at all levels in your district?

2) What steps are being taken for addressing teacher shortages, at all levels in your State?

3) Are there adequate number of secondary school teachers, particularly in mathematics, science and
languages and what action is being taken to address the shortages if any?

4) What suggestions can be given for improving the quality of pre-service teachers and also for
in-service teachers’ professional development?

5) How can we enhance the status of teaching as a profession, improve teachers’ motivation and their
accountability for ensuring learning outcomes?

6) How can the quality of teacher educators be improved?

7) Are there sufficient number of DIETs, SCERTs and other teacher Training institutions?

8) Can we encourage SC, ST and Minority persons for joining the teaching profession?

9) What are the challenges in coordination and management of Teacher Education institutions throughout
the State?