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Assessing teacher effectiveness is a complex issue with social and historical dimensions. Assessment of teacher effectiveness was an alien concept in ancient and medieval India. The teacher's moral authority, scholarship, wisdom and role in shaping the lives of the youth and the society was unquestionable. The place of the teacher ('the Guru’) was always considered much higher than that of the parents.
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J. S. Rajput (India) Has contributed in the areas of science education, elementary education and teacher education. Has guided research in the field of concept formation in science, education of minorities and tribal groups, and non-formal education. In addition to numerous research papers and articles, recent publications includeExperiences and expectations in elementary education andUniversalisation of elementary education—role of the teacher education. Appointed first Chairperson of National Council for Teacher Education.
K. Walia (India) Doctorate in teacher education from the Central University of Jamia Millia Islamia (1992). Interest in elementary-stage teacher education and in the development of a competency-based teacher-education curriculum at elementary stage. Has conducted a major study on the profiles of teacher educators in India. Is co-ordinating the development of a curriculum framework for teacher education in India, a task undertaken by the National Council for Teacher Education where she is presently working as a research officer.
The authors gratefully acknowledge the help rendered by Prof. O.S. Dewal in the preparation of this paper. Several ideas and suggestions offered by R.H. Dave, S.C. Behar and R. Govinda are also acknowledged. John A. Smyth of UNESCO provided the opportunity and motivation for developing this paper.
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Rajput, J.S., Walia, K. Assessing teacher effectiveness in India: overview and critical appraisal. Prospects 28, 135–150 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02737785
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