TEACHERS-PM 2LST

Singh said as part of educational reforms, the country
must emphasise on the empowerment of teachers and that
includes real opportunity for them to share policy
perspectives and decision-making in pursuit of educational
development and reforms.
"It is my belief that all teachers are creative and
talented people. Teachers respond remarkably when they are
respected and included in the decision-making integral to
their work in the classroom," he said.
Teachers gain a sense of ownership over their work and
their classrooms, when they were involved in the development
of the curriculum, designing of the syllabus, making and
selecting of teaching materials leading to their own
intellectual and professional development, Singh said.
However, the Prime Minister said one critical area that
all teachers must reflect upon was equality and inclusiveness
of educational system.
"If efforts to increase student access, learning and
retention in elementary and secondary education are to succeed
and make headway, relevant and empowering teacher education is
of critical importance. This is particularly true of women
teachers who must serve as positive role models for our
society at large," he said. PTI MS
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