With Indian independence in 1947, several educational reforms were made in system and also made changes for the education of teachers’ n India. One of the first steps was establishing University Education Commission which happened in 1948, and regulated the educational requirement of teachers in India. The commission made some rules for people to qualify as teacher and these were as follows:
All the undergraduates who wanted to pursue teaching as a career option were recommended a two year training program
One year teacher training program for graduates.
The commission stressed on exchange of teachers from teachers colleges, schools etc.
The commission also stressed on training for organising curricular activities.
Later in late 1960 the commission emphasized on the necessity of a professional training course in order to improve the education system. It gave stress on building a more comprehensive teacher training course for students, and also laid importance on practice teaching. Another way to attract people to join this Nobel profession was by increasing the salary of teachers in Government schools or by providing other incentives like house etc. in a rural setting. During the same time National council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was also formed, and this body reviewed and regulated the education of teachers.
In 1974, National Council for Teacher Education was established; this non-statutory body was a part of NCERT. Gradually several changes were made and universities and colleges revised their curriculum for teacher training course. Various steps were taken by the Commission to enhance the education system. Its selection procedure was regulated and emphasis was given on theory as well as practical work. Gradually by 1990’s this profession had become popular with opening of several private schools and colleges and improved salary structure in both Government and Private schools.
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