AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF THE INTEGRATED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME (ITEP) AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS: A STUDY ON TEACHER EDUCATION REFORM
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The Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) aims to reform teacher education in India by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge into pre-service teacher training. Despite its significance, awareness and perception of ITEP among senior secondary students remain limited. This study explores these factors among students in Sitamarhi district, Bihar, focusing on differences based on location (rural/urban), gender (male/female), school type (government/private), and academic stream (science/arts/commerce). A descriptive survey research design was employed, collecting data through questionnaires from a sample of senior secondary students. Findings reveal that urban students, especially those in government-funded schools, had higher awareness compared to their rural counterparts and those in private-funded schools. Female students exhibited a more positive perception of teaching as a career. The study underscores the need for targeted awareness campaigns, enhanced career counseling services, and policy interventions to promote ITEP. These findings aim to inform policy decisions and encourage greater participation in ITEP, enhancing its accessibility and effectiveness in shaping the future of teacher education in India.
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