AICTE to Introduce ITEP Programmes in all Technical Institutes

All India Council for technical Education (AICTE)  a statutory body of India responsible for the regulation and development of technical education has instructed all the technical institutes in the country to introduce Integrated Teacher Education Programmes (ITEP). ITEP programme is a move to combine Bachelor’s Degree being in any discipline with a Bachelors of Education (BEd) degree. It is being introduced with an aim to produce proficient teachers who are subject matter experts along with the knowledge of pedagogy.

As per AICTE the ITEP programme will be functional in all technical institutes from the academic year 2023-24. The programme is set to reduce the number of years invested by a student from five years to four years to complete his/her regular degree along with BEd.

What is the AICTE ITEP Programme?

ITEP programme  is a welcoming move for education system. It is believed, it will improve the quality of teaching in technical institutes with dedicated and prolific teachers. The total duration of ITEP programme is of four years which will be divided into two parts as:

• The first to years students will carry on with their regular Bachelor’s Degree be it in any discipline.
• And, the last two years will be devoted to BEd degree.

AICTE will be conducting an entrance examination for the students aspiring to enroll in the programme. The programme holds its validation as it will be be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) which is a government funded agency that accredits educational institutions of India.

Benefits of AICTE ITEP

• As India has a growing demand for teachers the program will help to meet the demand for teachers in country
• Highly qualified and proficient teachers will be produced with expertise in both their subject are and pedagogy.
• The program will add plus points to the education system as it will help to improve the quality of teaching in technical institutions.

Conclusion

In summary, the decision of AICTE to introduce ITEP programme is a innovative one that has potential to make positive impact on quality of teachers India has been producing. However, it is speculated that the quality of ITEP programmes may not be as high as traditional BEd programmes but this possibility can be eliminated proper monitoring its effectiveness in order to ensure it meets its goals.

The article has been written by Punam Singh