About Teacher
Teaching is one of the largest profession across the globe as they are responsible for shaping up one's career along with teaching them good values. There is various type of teachers ranging from special education teachers to work with students who have the difficulty of learning, mental, emotional, and other physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques, to students with severe disabilities. Probably, more than that of the parents as they not only guide them academically but also nurture them and help in their overall development. There are other sets of teachers who are trained to teach at different levels in schools such as nursery teachers, primary teachers, and high-school teachers. There are specialist teachers who teach subjects such as English, Science, Mathematics, Yoga, Physical Education and others. Some of the teachers specialize as special educators for teaching handicapped or disabled learners, However, for taking up a career as a teacher one required a passion for teaching and student.
Eligibility to become Teacher
To become a teacher in India, it is very important for candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in education (B.Ed). One can also pursue a master’s degree in the same (M.Ed) to add to their qualification and to increase one’s employability.
Apart from this candidates can also opt for Basic Training Certificate (BTC) or Diploma in Education (D.Ed) or Teaching Training Certificate depending upon one’s interest. Candidates who are interested in government jobs through the Central Board of Secondary Education can also appear for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). This exam is conducted by CBSE for the appointment as a teacher for classes 1st to 8th.
A candidate must have a B.Ed degree (Bachelor’s of Education) with a minimum of 55% marks is required to become a teacher. The pass percentage required may vary from school to school.
Apart from a B.Ed degree some schools also ask for master’s degree in the respective field to teach higher classes.
There are various national and state level examinations for admission into B.Ed programmes.