PROFESSIONALIZATION OF TEACHERS IN EDUCATION
“ The true teacher is he who can immediately come down to the level of the student, transfer his soul to the student’s soul and see through and understand through his mind. Such a teacher can really teach and none else ”- Swami Vivekanand. Teachers are said to be the nation builders, they are the one who moulds and shape the personality of students. The role of teacher in an educational system , and in nation building is of great importance. The quality of teachers largely depends upon their personal insight and the quality of their professional preparation. Teachers should impart knowledge and skills to their students with a vision to help children "learn how to learn." TEACHING AS A PROFESSION It is said that teaching as a profession is the base for other professions. Teachers play a unique role of preparing students to become the worthy members of all professions of the world. They shoulder responsibility and opportunity to mould future generations. Therefore,...