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Innovative approaches to teacher education in higher education institution of Assam: A study in the context of NEP-2020
Authors
Dibyashree Borah, Dulumoni Goswami
Abstract
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has emerged as a
transformative framework for restructuring teacher education across India. The
Policy advocates transformative changes in teacher education, emphasizing
innovation and a multidisciplinary approach to meet evolving educational needs.
Assam, being a diverse and educationally vibrant state in the North Eastern
region, has been witnessing gradual yet significant changes in its higher
education sector, particularly in teacher education programmes. This paper is
centered around the innovative approaches of teacher education associated with
implementing the NEP (2020) in Assam, emphasizing its impact on higher
education. The primary goals of this paper are to investigate the innovative
practices and reforms that have been implemented in teacher education programs
in higher education institutions, as well as to investigate the role that NEP
2020 plays in shaping the policy framework and institutional initiatives for
teacher education in Assam's higher education sector. Additionally, the paper
will analyze the challenges and prospects of implementing innovative teacher
education practices in higher education institutions of Assam in accordance
with NEP 2020. The study is qualitative in nature, and in order to accomplish
its goals, it makes use of secondary sources such as policy documents,
institutional reports, research papers, and official publications. The findings
revealed that Assam’s higher education system is undergoing a paradigm shift in
teacher education under the influence of NEP-2020. Innovative practices such as
technology integration, experiential learning, and curriculum reform are being
gradually adopted across universities. NEP-2020 has provided the necessary
direction and framework to institutionalize quality and innovation in teacher
preparation. However, sustained efforts in capacity building, infrastructure
development, and financial investment are essential for overcoming existing
challenges. With consistent policy support and institutional collaboration,
Assam’s higher education sector holds strong potential to emerge as a model for
innovative and future-ready teacher education in India.
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Pages:30-36
How to cite this article:
Dibyashree Borah, Dulumoni Goswami "Innovative approaches to teacher education in higher education institution of Assam: A study in the context of NEP-2020". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 30-36
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