Excelsior Correspondent
GANDERBAL, Oct 30: School of Education (SoE), Central University of Kashmir (CUK), in collaboration with the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE), organised an “Information Sharing Session on NEP 2020 in the context of Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP),” at varsity’s Tulmulla campus here today.
Head Department of Management Studies and senior most Professor, Prof Abdul Gani, presided over the event. NCTE, Member Secretary, Kesang Y Sherpa, Chairman, Northern, Regional Committee (NCTE), Prof H C S Rathore, Under Secretary (Regulations) NCTE, Ravinder Singh, Nodal Officer, NEP, Dinesh Kumar Chaturvedi, Head Deptt of Educational Studies, Central University Jammu and Member NRC, NCTE, Prof J N Balia, Registrar Prof M Afzal Zargar, Controller of Examination, Dr Tanveer Ahmad Shah, Finance Officer, Dr Mehraj ud Din Shah, Deans of Schools, Heads and Coordinators, of Departments of CUK, University of Kashmir, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Cluster University Srinagar, IGNOU, Principals and faculties from Degree Colleges of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama, Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian were also present.
Addressing the participants, Prof Abdul Gani, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor Prof A Ravinder Nath, said the time has come to implement the NEP-2020 in letter and spirit and asked the faculty members and teachers of the educational institutions to play a proactive and pivotal role in its implementation.
In his presentation, Kesang Y Sherpa, gave a detailed overview about the ITEP. Addressing the gathering, Prof H C S Rathore, said, the primary objective of introducing the ITEP is to catch the aspirants, intending to take up the teaching profession, at a tender age.
Prof J N Balia, said, the ITEP has been designed to cater to the evolving needs of the education sector and to equip aspiring teachers with a comprehensive skill set.
Earlier, the Dean School of Education, Prof Syed Zahoor Ahmad Geelani, said that the event is a critical platform that holds the power to shape the future of education in India.
Dr Firdous Ahmad Sofal said the ITEP curriculum is structured to provide a balanced blend of foundational education, specialized teaching methodologies, and exposure to contemporary educational tools and technologies.
Dr Mohammad Syed Bhat conducted the programme while Dr Saima Bashir proposed the vote of thanks and Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Wani was the rapporteur.
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