Now mere B.Ed degree will not be enough for teachers teaching in CBSE schools. CBSE has made 50 hours of training mandatory for teachers to make them proficient in every academic discipline and to enhance their capacity. This training program will be launched in 2025 and will involve more than 15 lakh teachers from more than 30,000 CBSE schools across the country.
Training objectives and program outline
The program to be launched by CBSE, which will be called ‘Training Intervention Framework and Solutions’ (TIFS), is designed to skill teachers in academic and professional skills.
- Inclusion:
- School Principals, Vice-Principals, Primary Teachers (Grades 1-5), Trained Graduate Teachers (Grades 6-8), Post Graduate Teachers (Grades 9-12), Counsellors, Coordinators, and Librarians.
- In line with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP):
- This training program has been designed as per the instructions of NEP 2020, with emphasis on skill development and holistic development of the students.
- Regular Training:
- The board says that the training of teachers will continue as a continuous process.
50 hours training: Mandatory for teachers
CBSE has implemented this program as a 50-hour training for teachers and principals.
Major goals:
- To improve the teaching skills of teachers.
- Effective classroom management and communication with students.
- To enhance the talent and skills of teachers.
Training will be given in these subjects
Under the training program, teachers will be given training on more than 50 subjects. These include:
- Classroom Management:
- Ways to make the classroom environment better and productive.
- Time Management:
- To teach teachers to use time properly.
- Wellness and Mental Health:
- Paying attention to the mental health of students and teachers.
- Career Counselling:
- Ways to show students the right direction for their future career.
- Value Education:
- Inculcation of moral education and values.
- Gender Equality:
- Awareness on gender equality and inclusivity.
Information about CBSE affiliated schools
There are approximately 30,000 CBSE board schools in India, including:
- 1,247 Kendriya Vidyalayas.
- 5,280 government/aided schools.
- 22,408 private schools.
- 25 schools abroad.
What will teachers benefit from the training?
- Better Academic Performance:
The teaching ability of teachers will improve, which will also bring positive changes in the education of students. - Classroom Environment:
Teachers will get a chance to learn how to manage classes better and solve students’ problems. - Overall Development:
This training will help teachers to face new challenges and make their role more effective in the modern education system.
