Importance Of In- Service Teacher Education In Sikkim

Abstract

Education helps in preparing such individuals who are socially competence physically well developed, emotionally matured and mentally alert. For improving the status and quality of school education in the state of Sikkim.  It is very essential to upgrade our working teachers with adequate skills, competencies and knowledge. The term 'in-service teacher education program' connotes any programme provided to teachers already working in schools, with the explicit purpose of updating and renewing their knowledge, technical skills, etc., for main-training and enhancing their [1]efficiency. In-service teacher education can be seen as a continuation of pre-service teacher education.  In fact, the relevance of in-service education can be understood only when viewed in this context.  Even in the case of an effective pre-service program, the impact on recipients can wear out over time. The teacher’s training program is the activities which may enhance their professional knowledge, interest and attitude so that they are able to maximize their pupils’ learning and, in turn, derive maximum inner satisfaction and sense of achievement.

This paper deals with different prospects of in-service teachers training program such as concept, needs and importance, scope, aims and objectives of professional development of in-service teachers, major challenges in teacher education, major concerns for in-service teachers’ professional development with suggestions and recommendations.