NEP 2020 Conference Inaugurated At MANUU Hyderabad
- NEP 2020 conference focuses on future of teacher education
- NEP 2020 conference draws global education experts to MANUU
A two day NEP 2020 conference on the future of teacher education was formally inaugurated at Maulana Azad National Urdu University in Hyderabad. The international academic event is being held at the CDOE Auditorium and focuses on “NEP 2020: Future Pathways for Teacher Education”. The conference is jointly organised by MANUU and the University of Hyderabad and is being conducted in hybrid mode.
Around 450 educationists, academicians, administrators, policymakers, researchers, and teachers from India and abroad are taking part in the NEP 2020 conference. The gathering aims to examine the role of teacher education under the National Education Policy 2020 and its impact on academic and social development. Therefore, the event has brought together key voices from universities and national institutions.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Chandra Bhushan Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Vinoba Bhave University. He highlighted the academic, ethical, and social responsibilities of teachers in the context of NEP 2020. He also stressed that the policy sees teachers not just as instructors but as leaders of social transformation. Meanwhile, the session set the tone for deeper discussions on the evolving role of educators.
Presiding over the inaugural session, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice Chancellor of MANUU, underlined the importance of dialogue and critical thinking. He said meaningful discussion and academic dissent form the base of educational progress. He also noted that strong teacher education is essential for building a strong nation, as teachers shape individuals and societies.
Later, Prof. Pankaj Arora, Chairperson of NCTE, delivered the inaugural address. He said teachers are the backbone of NEP 2020 and spoke about the shift from traditional teaching roles to intellectual exploration and professional autonomy. He highlighted the importance of the Integrated Teacher Education Programme in ensuring quality and dignity in teacher preparation.
The conference also featured addresses by Prof. Prem Narayan Singh of Banaras Hindu University and Prof. Shashikala Wanjari, Vice Chancellor of NIEPA. Both speakers stressed that national development depends on capable and committed teachers. Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar of MANUU, said such conferences strengthen collaboration among institutions and policymakers.
During the session, organisers released the Conference Souvenir, the Newsletter of the School of Education and Training, and the book “Artificial Intelligence for Education and Sustainability”. The NEP 2020 conference will continue on the second day with plenary and technical sessions focused on recommendations for the future of teacher education.
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