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Source-This post on National Mission for Mentoring is based on the article “NCTE organizes 2-day Seminar for Sharing Best Practices & Periodic Review of National Mission for Mentoring” published in “PIB” on 31st January 2024.
Why in the News?
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) held a 2-day seminar to share best practices and review the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) with stakeholders.
What is National Mission for Mentoring (NMM)?
Aspect | Details |
About | 1. It is a programme in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 2. It provides mentors with opportunities to share expertise with mentees, assisting them in becoming effective teachers. |
Objective | To establish a strong mentorship system that empowers teachers to improve teaching practices and effectiveness. |
Launched on | July 29, 2022, in 30 selected Central Schools nationwide by NCTE as a pilot program. |
Features | 1. NMM enhances mentee teachers’ teaching abilities and fosters a culture of continuous learning. 2. It keeps teachers updated and relevant in today’s dynamic educational landscape. 3. NCTE has onboarded 60 professionals as NMM mentors for various areas including leadership, digital education, socio-emotional learning, inclusive education etc. |
What is National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)?
1) About– It is a governmental statutory body established under the National Council for Teacher Education Act of 1993 in India. This council advises both central and state governments on Teacher Education matters.
2) Objective:
a. To achieve coordinated development of teacher education nationwide.
b. To regulate and uphold Norms and Standards in teacher education and related matters.
c. To train individuals to teach at all school levels, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, and senior secondary, as well as non-formal, part-time, adult education (correspondence), and distance education courses.
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