Quality of Teacher Education and the Role of Teacher Eligibility Tests in Shaping Teacher Competence in Hill Districts
An Exploratory Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22196855 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thuishim Kashung (Manipur University), Laisom Sharmeswar Singh (Manipur University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2582-7472 • E-ISSN: 2582-7472 |
| Publisher | Granthaalayah Publications and Printers (PUBLISHER • IN) |
| DOI | 10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.3188 |
| OpenAlex | W4405399547 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 11 |
The present study focuses on the perceptions about Teacher Eligibility Tests (TETs) amongst student-teachers in Hill District Teacher Training Institutes. TETs ensure the quality of education through testing candidate teachers on their knowledge and skills. However, less has been researched in relation to how student-teachers perceive such tests, especially in context of geographically difficult areas such a hill districts. Using a mixed-methods approach of surveys and interviews, this study explored the attitudes, concerns, and preparedness of student-teachers in regard to TETs. The data were collected from 200 student-teachers of five teacher training institutes situated in hill districts. Findings show that although most participants believe TETs are necessary, they experience high levels of anxiety regarding the testing process and results. Limited access to preparation resources and urban bias in test content were prevalent themes of concern. The study also found a discrepancy in the curriculum being taught in these institutes and the skills being tested through TETs. The implications of this study are manifold as the cycle of poor TET performance among student-teachers in hill districts can contribute to a broader trend of underperforming teachers, which in turn may affect the educational landscape in these regions and policies aimed at promoting equitable access to quality education for all students
Curriculum · Exploratory research · Geography · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Preparedness · Sociology · Teacher education · Education Systems and Policy · Educational Assessment and Pedagogy · Medicine · Psychology · School Choice and Performance · Social Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |