The Importance of Teacher Education Programs by Amrita Tejpal

Why it is important to have in-service agencies in teacher education programs?

It is possible that a teacher has completed his or her training and college education without learning new techniques. When this happens, the material becomes mundane, and does not adequately incorporate new techniques and technology that may be available. Today, teacher education programs offer teachers ways to keep their classrooms and curriculum fresh, exciting, and highly educational. They also teach new teaching styles, and offer further teacher education certification.

More and more states are now mandating teacher education programs, and teacher unions are now on board with these educational tools as well. These new programs have shown a great deal of benefit, such as the ability to earn teacher education certification, improve their general skills, improve overall organization, improve time management, improve educational technology knowledge, and learn ways to better motivate students. All of these aspects have been shown to result in better student grades, and a higher level of classroom interest.

It should come as no surprise that if a student better understands the subject material, and is taught in a more efficient way, they will flourish both in and out of the classroom, and even help to achieve better rankings for their school. Creating a setting that interests students, makes them feel comfortable, and encourages them to participate in classroom activities and ask questions, leads to a more effective lesson, and greater overall learning.

By providing teachers with teacher education programs they are able to continue their own educations, gain vital skills that they may not have been able to learn while taking college courses, and stay current with new techniques. Not only is it critical for teachers to know their material, they must also be able to help students in order for them to truly succeed. These programs provide just that, educating teachers on the best ways to instruct and motivate students for the best possible outcomes.