On Thursday( 18th July), The Calcutta High Court, led by Justice Amrita Sinha, has directed the primary education board to provide training for teachers who passed the TET in 2014 within the current academic year. This ruling allows these teachers to enroll in the Diploma in Elementary Education (DLed) course to meet professional qualifications.
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KOLKATA: On Thursday( 18th July), The Calcutta High Court has issued a directive to facilitate the training of teachers who passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in 2014. Justice Amrita Sinha mandated that the primary education board must provide training opportunities to these teachers within the current academic year. This ruling enables eligible teachers to enroll in the Diploma in Elementary Education (DLed) course, a crucial step towards meeting the necessary qualifications for their profession.
Background of the Recruitment Process
The TET 2014 served as the basis for two major primary recruitment drives. During the 2016 recruitment process, numerous candidates secured teaching positions despite not having completed the DLed course. Subsequently, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) stipulated that DLed training was the minimum required qualification to become a teacher.
NCTE Guidelines and the High Court Petition
According to NCTE regulations, teachers employed without the necessary training were required to complete their DLed training within five years of employment. However, concerns arose when it was alleged that the primary education board did not demonstrate sufficient interest in facilitating this mandatory training.
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A petition filed in the High Court brought this issue to light. The petitioner argued that there were thousands of untrained teachers in the state who were being denied the opportunity to fulfill their training requirements. This lack of training jeopardized their teaching credentials and job security.
In response to the petition, Justice Amrita Sinha emphasized the importance of providing training to untrained teachers.
“The board should permit the training of untrained teachers,”
-stated Justice Sinha.
This directive ensures that the primary education board must take immediate action to incorporate these teachers into the DLed course during the current academic year.
The High Court’s ruling is expected to have a profound impact on the educational standards within the state. By ensuring that all teachers possess the requisite qualifications, the quality of education delivered to students will likely improve. Furthermore, this decision provides relief and clarity to thousands of teachers who were previously uncertain about their professional future.