REVISIT AND UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF TEACHER EDUCATION IN INDIA: A ROAD MAP

In this research article an attempt has been made to critically analyze the latest TeachR -Rankingand Accreditation Framework for TEIs (June, 2017) in Indian context. The main purpose of this framework is to evaluate the existing teacher education institutions on the basis of four components i.e. physical assets (Total score 10 out of 100), academic assets (Total score 20 out of 100), teacher & learning quality (Total score 30 out of 100) and learning outcomes (Total score 40 out of 100). On the basis of this evaluation, TEIs will be ranked and classified in one of four categories A, B, C, and D. Category A and B institutions comprise those fit to continue delivering teacher education. Category A institutions will be granted more independence over their functioning through a reduction in regulatory oversight. Category C and D institutions are those whose quality of education is found to be insufficient. While Category C organizations will be granted one year to meet the necessary standards, Category D organizations will need to stop admitting new students immediately and shut down in an orderly manner. The main purpose of proposed TeachR framework for accreditation and ranking of TEIs has been created with a view to provide a regulatory environment that enables and encourages TEIs to strive for academic excellence. As TEIs improve, they will produce better teachers who will in turn drive improved learning outcomes for students across the country.