Transformative Teacher Education in India: Context, Skill Development, and the NEP 2020 Preface

Abstract

Transformative Teacher Education in India: Context, Skill Development, and the NEP 2020 Preface is written at a pivotal moment in India’s educational journey. It is framed against the backdrop of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, arguably the most ambitious reform agenda since independence. NEP 2020 is not a document; it is a declaration of incremental change of intent to fundamentally reshape the educational ecosystem, with teacher preparation at its core. Its vision of integrated, multidisciplinary programs—most notably the four-year B.Ed.—signals a decisive academic rigor with a move toward blending practical professional competencies. This book critically examines these mandates, exploring their implications for existing structures and the monumental challenge of nationwide implementation