Professional Commitment Among Prospective Teachers: A Preparedness of Integrated Teacher Education Programme for a Developed Nation

Trupti Subhrajyoti; Amulya Kumar Acharya

doi:10.47175/rielsj.v6i2.1194

Trupti Subhrajyoti Department of Education, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha, India https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8791-904X
Amulya Kumar Acharya Department of Education, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1387-0270

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47175/rielsj.v6i2.1194

Keywords: Professional commitment, prospective teachers, Integrated Teacher Education Programs

Abstract

Teacher education has taken the responsibility to prepare 21st century fit teachers grounded in Indian values, languages and traditions as well as an updated package of advanced technological, pedagogical masterpiece where Professional commitment of prospective teachers is a crucial factor in the effectiveness of Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP), particularly in the context of developing nation. Therefore, the researcher of the present study has tried to assess the professional commitment of the prospective teachers of this course and gauge the way forward for a developed nation. Researcher selected 50 final year prospective teachers from ITEP purposefully and resulted after suitable data collection techniques that professional commitment varied in case of gender dynamics and commitment to profession and commitment to society were difficult for female teacher trainees of ITEP. As nation strive for educational advancement, professional commitment in teacher education programs will prepare prospective teachers not only to meet the demands of their roles but also to contribute positively to the broader educational ecosystem. This preparedness is vital for fostering a skilled workforce capable of driving societal progress and achieving sustainable development goals.

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Author Biographies

Trupti Subhrajyoti, Department of Education, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha, India

Trupti Subhrajyoti is currently pursuing Ph.D. in Education as a Senior Research Fellow at the P.G. Department of Education, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha, India. She holds an M.Sc. in Zoology and an M.Ed. She qualified UGC-NET (for JRF & Assistant Professor) in the December–June merged cycle of 2022. Her areas of academic interest include Educational Psychology, Teacher Education, School Education, and Guidance and Counselling. She has published five research articles in reputed national and international journals and has presented more than 15 papers in several state, national and international sponsored Seminars and conferences.

Amulya Kumar Acharya, Department of Education, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha, India

Prof. (Dr.) Amulya Kumar Acharya is currently serving as Professor and Head of the P.G. Department of Education at Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore, Odisha, India. He holds M.A. degrees in Education and English Literature, along with B.Ed., UGC-NET (Education), and Ph.D. in Education. With over 25 years of teaching and research experience in Higher Education across various parts of India, Prof. Acharya's areas of academic interest include Educational Psychology, Teacher Education, Guidance and Counselling, and Contemporary Trends and Issues in Education.

He has contributed extensively to academic literature, having published more than 37 research articles in reputed national and international journals, seven book chapters, and five authored books. Prof. Acharya has been invited as Resource Person in over 150 national and international seminars, conferences, workshops, webinars, and faculty development programmes. He serves as a member of several professional and academic bodies, including Boards of Studies (BOS), Research Advisory Committees (RAC), and School Research Committees (SRC) across various institutions and universities. He is also on the editorial boards of several esteemed journals. In addition to his academic roles, Prof. Acharya has been actively engaged in university administration, holding various responsibilities and contributing to numerous institutional and inter-university committees.

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