A Study on Stakeholder Perceptions of the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in Mumbai
Author : Dr. Jyoti Ramesh Singh
Abstract :
This research investigates the views and attitudes of key stakeholders—students, teacher educators, and administrators—towards the implementation of the Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Following the mandates of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, teacher education in Mumbai is transitioning from traditional models to this multidisciplinary approach.
Using a descriptive survey research design, data was collected from a stratified sample of 250 participants using a structured 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The study focuses on four primary dimensions: awareness of the NCET admission process, perceived professional benefits, institutional readiness, and future career prospects.
Major findings indicate a highly positive attitude (92% agreement) towards the program's efficiency in saving one academic year. However, significant concerns were identified regarding the infrastructure gap in standalone B.Ed. colleges, with 75% of educators citing a lack of multidisciplinary laboratories as a major hurdle. Furthermore, a low awareness mean (2.15/5.0) regarding the new national-level entrance exam suggests a critical need for better information dissemination. While students express high career confidence, institutional heads remain cautious about the professional maturity of younger trainees.
The study concludes that while ITEP is conceptually sound and popular among aspirants, its success in Mumbai depends on bridging the gap between policy and institutional infrastructure. The research recommends cluster-based resource sharing among colleges and the establishment of localized NCET guidance cells to facilitate a smoother transition.
Keywords :
ITEP, NEP 2020, Teacher Education, Mumbai, Stakeholder Perceptions, NCET.
