JOURNAL OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

EDITORIAL

Sangeeta Gupta — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

A Study of Techno-Pedagogical Competence among Secondary School Teachers

Prakash C. Jena — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

To attain efficiency in every aspect of teaching, a teacher must have a high level of professional commitment. Teachers having appropriate techno-pedagogical skills can make teaching a more pleasurable experience without feeling much pressure. Techno-pedagogy has three ranges of information such as content, pedagogy and technology. Techno-pedagogical competence is teachers’ ability to use technology technology effectively in teaching. A teacher with competency in technology and pedagogy must know the existence, components, and capability of various technologies used in teaching and learning settings

Perspectives of Teacher-Education for Prospective School Development

Sanjoy K. Nag, Shri K. Dwivedi — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Teacher education has a significant role in promoting school development. The essence of school development is the performance of the
teachers in schools. The more they perform, the better they perform, the more the status of the schools is upgraded. Teachers have multiple
roles to play as an educator, psychologists, as well as a classroom managers, a teacher has an intrinsic potential to be a social reformer. In the
modern age, the responsibilities of teachers have increased in number like managing mid-day meals, conducting field-work and excursions,
tracking scholastic and non-scholastic developments of the learners, managing parents’ queries related to the teaching profession learners’
performance, and also maintaining different administrative prerequisites, reporting duties to District Inspector of schools and Sub-Inspector
of schools regularly. This article focuses on the needs and importance of teachers’ attending resource-development sessions and short-term
training programmes so that scholastic improvement happens simultaneously with non-scholastic activities. This study adopts an Intensive
survey method to look up Central and State Government-conducted survey on the dissemination of Teacher-Education programmes and
consequent development in School education. It is concluded that school development is a coordinated effort of the teachers, learners, and
curriculum transaction that can be mastered well by undergoing teacher-education programmes

Multiplication Table Learning through Music and Rhythm and its Effect on Two Digits Multiplications and Divisions in Elementary Stage

Sanskriti Das — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Music and mathematics are intertwined with each other since ancient times. Many musicians started to use many mathematical concepts
deliberately in the elementary stage during the By pure mathematical knowledge pupils cannot enjoy the application of mathematics in 21st
century. The effect of music on an acquisition of table learning help to achieve better marks in multiplication and division. On account of that
a quasi-experimental study of six months was designed with a pre- and post-test. The Bengali medium primary school students of West Bengal
named Adasimla no 2 primary school were selected as the participants of the study. The students had learned and practiced the table song
every morning, based on raga “Bhairav” and “ Tritaal”. The data was analyzed through mean difference and t-test. The results reveal that the
students who learned mathematical table learning through music and rhythm showed significant improvement in the acquisition of learning
tables and achieved better marks in multiplication and division.

Nurturing Learning Agility: Investigating Self-Determined Learning and Skill Enhancement During COVID-19

Vaibhav Verma, Rishabh Verma — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

In the modern era, the acquisition of learning skills has become crucial for personal and professional success due to technological advancements and changes in the nature of work. The rise of automation and artificial intelligence has displaced traditional jobs, necessitating continuous skill development to remain employable. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for digital skills in the transition to remote work. Learning skills are vital for personal growth, expanding perspectives, and enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. They also promote innovation, collaboration, and interpersonal interaction, essential for success in personal and professional situations. This study aimed to explore the importance of learning skills in the modern era and its impact on employability and career success. It investigated individuals’ involvement in skill acquisition through self-determination or heutagogy, a learner-centered approach emphasizing autonomy and capacity development. The study employed an exploratory research design and a survey method to attain the objectives. The tool used was a researcher-administered questionnaire shared through online digital platforms. The sample included more than 700 counts consisting of individuals belonging to each age group and employment status. The research found that 84.24% of individuals learned new skills during the COVID period, indicating a positive response to the opportunity for self-improvement. The majority of participants focused on Personality Development Skills (PDS) and Communication Skills (CMS) for personal growth and career advancement. Leadership and Management Skills (LS), Analytical Skills (AS), and Technical Skills (TS) were also highly valued for career progression. Overall, the study highlights the importance of continuous skill development and the role of self-determined learning in enhancing employability. It suggests that individuals who took advantage of the COVID-19 period to acquire new skills have increased their career prospects and contributed to a growing pool of skilled workers in India. The research underscores the significance of lifelong learning and the potential of online digital education to foster innovative teaching and learning strategies, especially in resource-constrained settings

A Study of Effectiveness of E-Learning Strategy on Achievement of Early Grade Learners in Foundational Literacy

Kartikeswar Roul, Kalyani Majhi, Truptimayee Mishra — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

The present experimental research study was undertaken in Prayogosala School, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) and the
general school of Bhadrak district of Odisha. This research study was based on to find out the effectiveness of e-learning strategy on learners’
achievement in experimental and normal classroom processes. Most of the students were slow learners in Proyogasala and normal schools.
The experiment was conducted a period of two months at two periods per day. The control group and normal group students were taught in
the traditional method but the experimental group students learnt the foundational literacy through e-learning strategies. After interventionbased
learning, it was revealed that the achievement level of Proyogasala school class-III learners was high in comparison to the traditional
method in teaching the learning process in foundational literacy. Hence e-learning-based interventions were more effective than traditional
methods of teaching and learning

Propagation of Ancient Indian Knowledge through IKT Courses in Open Schooling

Sunita J. Kathuria, Saroj Sharma — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Let’s go back to Indianness and experience the richness of ancient Indian culture” is a call to rediscover and immerse ourselves in the profound
heritage of India. It invites us to explore the long-standing customs, works of art, schools of thought, and knowledge that have shaped this
country. The abovementioned quote encourages returning to the fundamentals and learning about the rich tapestry of Indian history and
culture, which stands for spirituality, harmony in diversity, traditional arts, music, dance, cuisine, rituals, and philosophy like as yoga and Vedanta.
India has always been viewed as having a rich and diversified knowledge legacy as it is the home of one of the oldest and most sophisticated
civilizations in the world, including the Indus Valley civilization and the Vedic culture. The vibrant Indian method of living a life is made known
to the entire world through the rich traditional practices of Ayurveda, meditation, and yoga. The ancient Indian sciences are incredibly helpful
in today’s times because of their timeless concepts, all-encompassing viewpoint, and ability to address modern challenges. This paper explores
the diversity of ancient Indian knowledge and the necessity of incorporating it into the country’s contemporary educational system. Additionally,
it also describes NIOS’s initiative to incorporate IKT subjects into the open school curriculum, which was prepared specifically for Indian open
school learners. The major objective of introducing IKT subjects was to prepare citizens of tomorrow who are not only academically competent
but also emotionally balanced, socially responsible, and environmentally sensitive. This paper was written with the goal of communicating
best practices and increasing the general awareness of the numerous programmes provided by NIOS and encouraging more people to engage
with it and utilize its resources.