Broadening teachers’ skills is not just about assisting them with change; it is also about continually updating their professional knowledge about teaching practices, says RISHABH KHANNA
The traditional teacher training programmes and coursework have failed to prepare teachers for the 21st century. Left with no choice, our teachers are dependent on on-the-job learning. The absence of skills or gap between education and demands of a teacher’s job profile continues to a big obstacle facing a teacher’s career. This is the major reason why teaching has become the last career choice. …
The post-COVID-19 era has made the teaching and learning requirements clear and has made the education delivery systems transparent.

Would you ever want an unqualified surgeon to perform surgery on a dear one, or would you get your dream home designed by an incompetent architect, or the least would like to take your car for a repair to an untrained mechanic? Well, why would you? These are essential areas of our lives, and we would never risk them. Right?
Now for a second, imagine millions of children going to schools and being taught by unqualified, untrained teachers. Teachers who are…

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing norms, teachers around the world are blending offline teaching practices with technology tools to create the best online learning experience for learners. Many components of online teaching will continue to stay even when teachers and students go back to regular classrooms. So, it is practical to hone teachers’ online teaching skills. While most teachers have learned how to use video conferencing-based classroom technology, many still find it difficult to manage the online experience for the learners. …

Empowering teachers to reach their career goals.