PERSPECTIVES IN TEACHER EDUCATION

MID-301: Perspectives in Teacher Education

Quick Facts

  • Course Name: Perspectives in Teacher Education

  • Course Code: MID-301

  • Credits: 04

  • Duration: 90 Contact Hours

  • Total Marks: 100

  • Examination: December 2026

Course Description

This course is a specialized module for M.Ed. Special Education (ID) candidates, focusing on the systemic foundations of teacher preparation. It provides a critical analysis of how teacher education has evolved in India, moving from historical traditions to modern National Curriculum Frameworks. The course emphasizes the unique pedagogical needs of children with Intellectual Disabilities and prepares scholars to lead, plan, and evaluate teacher training at both pre-service and in-service levels.

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Trace Development: Describe the history of teacher education relative to disability studies.

  • Evaluate Organizations: Examine the role of various bodies in preparing competent educators.

  • Strategic Planning: Develop the capacity to plan and execute targeted in-service programs.

  • Curriculum Analysis: Identify and address challenges in the existing teacher education curriculum.

Course Provider

Dr. Rajpawan Associate Professor School of Education (Dept. of Special Education), MIER