About the Book

‘Teacher and Society’ is a comprehensive textbook developed in accordance with the Curriculum Framework of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) prescribed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Designed for B.Ed., M.Ed., ITEP students, teacher educators and researchers, the book explores the evolving relationship between teachers and society in the context of contemporary educational reforms. It presents the teacher as a facilitator, mentor, leader and agent of social transformation while integrating perspectives from the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Indian Knowledge Systems. Covering conceptual, professional, ethical and practical dimensions of teaching, the book combines theory with reflective activities and practicum to foster competent, inclusive and socially responsible teachers.

About Author

Prof. (Dr.) Noushad Husain is a senior academician, educationist and administrator with over twenty-five years of experience in teaching, research and academic leadership in teacher and higher education. He currently serves as Professor and Principal at MANUU Campus, Bhopal, under Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad. He previously held key positions including Principal, MANUU CTE Asansol; Dean, School of Education and Training; Head, Department of Education and Training and Controller of Examinations at MANUU. His academic interests include ICT and AI in education, digital pedagogy, research methodology, educational measurement and academic integrity, contributing to curriculum reform and quality assurance aligned with NEP 2020.

Contents

Preface 

PART I: Teacher as a Person and Professional

1. Understanding the Teacher in Society/ 3
2. Personal Context of the Teacher/ 11
3. Social Context of the Teacher/ 20
4. Professional Identity of the Teacher/ 29
5. Types and Roles of Teachers/ 39
6. Reflective Practice and Professional Growth/ 46

PART II: Nurturing the Teacher for Life and Society

1. Teaching as a Profession with Multiple Roles/ 55
2. Teaching Character and Human Values/ 64
3. Holistic Teacher Development – The Panchakosha Perspective/ 72
4. Teacher Values and Philosophy of Teaching/ 80
5. Pedagogy of Care and Positive Classroom Environment/ 88

PART III: Teacher Agency and Educational Transformation

1. Understanding Teacher Agency/ 96
2. Dimensions of Teacher Agency/ 103
3. Teacher Professional Development and Networks/ 111
4. Challenges in Fostering Teacher Agency/ 120
5. Teacher’s Role in Educational Reforms/ 128

PART IV: Teacher as an Architect of Society

1. Teacher and Social Transformation/ 138
2. Teacher and Social Justice/ 146
3. Teacher in the Technological Age/ 155
4. Teacher in the Era of Globalization/ 164
5. Teacher and Nation Building/ 173

PART V: Reflective Teacher and Social Responsibility

1. Reflective Practice for Social Engagement/ 182
2. Teacher and Community Engagement/ 191
3. Teacher as an Ethical and Responsible Citizen/ 200

PART VI: Indian Knowledge Traditions and Teacher Leadership

1. Teacher in the Indian Knowledge Tradition/ 210
2. Teacher as a Cultural Custodian/ 220
3. Teacher Leadership in the 21st Century/ 229

PART VII: Teachers in a Changing World

1. Teachers in a Rapidly Changing Society/ 239
2. Teachers and Technological Transformation/ 248
3. Reimagining the Teacher for the Future/ 257

References 266

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