NATIONAL
MISSION FOR MENTORING - GOVERNANCE
News:
NCTE awaits Education
Ministry nod to roll out National Mission for Mentoring across India
What's
in the news?
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With an aim to provide mentoring to school
teachers, the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) has proposed to
expand its pool of mentor teachers from 60 to 1,000 and is awaiting the nod of
Ministry of Education to approve the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM), so
that the mission can be rolled out across the country
National
Mission for Mentoring:
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The National Mission for Mentoring (NMM),
as envisaged in NEP 2020, is about the creation of a large pool of outstanding
professionals willing to provide mentoring to school teachers and ensure their
continuous professional development.
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These potential mentors, regardless of the
age or position of the mentor and mentee, will contribute towards realizing
21st century development goals of our nation.
Nodal
Authority:
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National
Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) launched NMM in
Pilot mode on 29th July 2022 in selected 30 Central Schools (15 KVs, 10 JNVs, 5
CBSE) across the country.
Objective:
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To establish a strong mentorship system that empowers
teachers to improve teaching practices and effectiveness.
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To provide quality professional support to
teachers and equip them with the necessary mentoring skills to excel in their
roles.
Features:
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It enhances mentee teachers’ teaching
abilities and fosters a culture of continuous learning.
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It keeps teachers updated and relevant in
today’s dynamic educational landscape.
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NCTE has onboarded 60 professionals as NMM
mentors for various areas including leadership, digital education,
socio-emotional learning, inclusive education etc.
Mentor
Profile:
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Out of the initial 60 mentor teachers, half of them are Padma awardees.
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This initiative aligns with the NEP 2020
and marks a groundbreaking effort where teachers receive mentorship support to
enhance their knowledge and teaching abilities.
Go
back to basics:
National
Council for Teacher Education (NCTE):
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It is a governmental statutory body established under the National Council for Teacher Education Act
of 1993 in India.
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The council advises both central and state
governments on Teacher Education matters.
Objective:
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To achieve coordinated development of
teacher education nationwide.
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To regulate and uphold Norms and Standards
in teacher education and related matters.
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To train individuals to teach at all
school levels, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, and senior secondary,
as well as non-formal, part-time, adult education (correspondence), and
distance education courses.