IN-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES- AN OVERVIEW

As we all know that education is a never ending process that allows a person's mind to grow continuously. As a teacher, we should be able to provide the students conducive environment for better learning, as it has direct impact on students' learning. A teacher's role is very pivotal in shaping his students behavior, that's why he should never stop learning .Such things can only be achieved through continuous learning. In-service teacher education programmes provide opportunities to the in-service teachers to enhance their skills and knowledge in their respective fields. There are various platforms which are conducting in-service teacher education programmes in online and offline mode. The present paper discusses about the teacher education, in-service teacher education, its role and importance in higher education