Teaching Competency of Primary School Teachers

Education, in general, and primary education in particular, is an essential input in the process of national development. Primary education is that crucial stage of education which lays the foundation for development. Good primary education requires good teachers. It demands teachers who are of high moral caliber and possess competencies of high level. It was stated in Education Commission Report (1964-66) that "of all the factors that influence the quality of education the competence and character of teacher are undoubtedly the most significant.", , This Book on teaching competency of primary school teachers is based on a research study conducted by The Author for doctoral degree in education. It consists of five chapters. Chapter I provides the basic knowledge of teaching competency. Sufficient coverage on studies related to teaching competencies has been discussed in chapter II. In chapter III, design and procedure of the study including different steps of development of tool etc. have been discussed in detail. Analysis of data, results and their interpretation have been given in chapter IV. In the last chapter findings, their educational implications and suggestions have been given., , This book is useful for teacher educators, primary school teachers, policy makers and researchers. It is also useful for students of teacher education. About The Author:- Vinod Kumar Singh (b. 1970) is a lecturer in Institute of Education, SHEPA, Nibia, Bachchaon, Varanasi. He completed his M. Ed, from Lucknow University; M.A. (Maths) from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. He has done his Ph.D. in the field of primary education from Lucknow University. He is also diploma holder in computer science. He has gained four-years teaching experience of B. Ed, classes. Presently he is also associated with teaching M. Ed, classes. Besides teaching in U.G. and P.G. classes, he is actively engaged in research work also.The area of specialization of Dr. Singh is teaching of mathematics and educational psychology. He has published papers/articles in different journals. He has attended several seminars, workshops, symposia etc. During the period of his academic career, he has got additional experience of academic counselor of B. Ed, classes of Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. Contents:- CONTENTS:- # Foreword : Preface : 1. Primary School Teachers and Teaching Competency : 2. Studies Conducted in the Past : 3. Design and Procedure of the Study : 4. Results of the Study on Teaching Competency of Primary School Teachers : 5. Teaching Competency of Primary School Teachers The Title 'Teaching Competency of Primary School Teachers written/authored/edited by Vinod Kumar Singh', published in the year 2010. The ISBN 9788121210669 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 208 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education Text Book. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-