Ncfte 2009

National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education, 2009 (NCF 2009)
The National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education, 2009 (NCF 2009) is a Government of
India draft. However, its sole purpose is to propose any changes or updates that the National
Council for Teacher Education requires. Moreover, the National Council for Teacher Education is
an Indian Government body.
Brief Introduction of the NCF 2009

This framework is the creation and project of the National Council for Teacher Education.
Further, it encourages interested elements and parties to provide their views on improving the
system. In other words, this endeavor aims at encouraging opinion on qualitative and
quantitative educational improvements. Moreover, the NCF 2009 also aims to help teachers in
the following aspects.
Professionalization of teacher education

Further, prepare teacher educators
ODL (open and distant learning) in teacher education
Vocational education for teachers
Also, health and physical education for teachers
Research and innovations in teacher education is critical as well
Core Purpose of the NCF 2009
Following are some of the focus areas that the NCF 2009 targets. Therefore, discussed below
are the core objectives of this framework.
Context, Concerns and Vision of Teacher Education

Curricular Areas of Initial Teacher Education
Sample Redesigned Schemas of Current Teacher Education Programmes
Evaluating The Developing Teacher
In-Service Education and Continuous Professional Development
Preparing Teacher Educators
This framework is systematic and comprehensive when it comes to drafting the curriculum for
the teacher education. However, it highlights the strategies regarding how to implement it. Also,
almost every aspect of the teachers education receives preference in this framework. Following
are some of the critical points upon scrutinizing the framework:
This framework ensures every sphere of education – theoretical, practical, psychological,

philosophical and socio-economic aspect.
Further, in this framework Area-C is very crucial and essential part of teacher education
program. This area focuses on the practice teaching and innovative programs which are bound
to enrich teacher education.
Features of the NCF ’09

Social and personal needs of children
The framework often considers teachers to be the agent for social transformation. Moreover, it
is very important that the education and teachings are close in relation to the personal and
social life of students. In addition, it is all the more crucial that the teacher education is relevant
to the student’s needs and aspirations. Therefore, the council should ensure that the student
curriculum and the teacher education is in coordination with one another.
Flexibility
Education plays a vital role in providing an overall knowledge to students. Education should
include the inclusion of various theories, fields and streams. Some of the few areas that it
includes are psychology, sociology, economics and philosophies such as science and math.
However, it is also important to make sure that it is easy for students to shift from one stream to
another without much hazard. And with the changing and developing trends in science and
technology, flexibility is essential. In order to make the best of the condition and reap the most
benefits without causing harm to the resources of nature, being well educated is important
rather than being ill-educated. Here comes the role of flexibility in education – be it student
education or teacher education.
Changing and emerging needs of the school

With emergence in science, social trends, technological advancements and research growth, it
is safe to say that education should be taken up a notch. With regard to the changing needs of
the society, it is rather important that education should include an upgrade from time to time.
Therefore, considering the above condition, the council and the education institution should
provide an updated course for both teachers and students to match the emerging needs of the
school.

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National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education, 2009 (NCF 2009)

Brief Introduction of the NCF 2009

Professionalization of teacher education

Context, Concerns and Vision of Teacher Education

This framework ensures every sphere of education – theoretical, practical, psychological,

Features of the NCF ’09

Changing and emerging needs of the school

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