PURSUE YOUR DREAM CAREER BY GETTING ENROLLED IN THE INTEGRATED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME (ITEP) AT LAKHIMPUR GIRLS’ COLLEGE

 

I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.

John Steinbeck

The National Education Policy 2020 envisages that the extant 10+2 structure in school education will be modified with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring which is 5+3+3+4.This new structure as envisaged by National Education Policy 2020 covers the age 3-18.

Foundational Stage

As per the new structure the Foundational stage covers 3 years for children in the age group of 3-6 where children learn by becoming part of Anganwadi/pre-school/Balvatika.

Preparatory Stage

The Preparatory Stage comprises of 3 years which includes the age group of children from 8-11. The classes include 3-5.

Middle Stage

The Middle Stage covers 3 years of age and comprises of classes 6-8 covering the age group of 11-14 years.

Secondary Stage

The Secondary stage includes 4 years and comprises of the age group of 14-18 years and caters to the needs of learners in the Classes 9-12.

Thus, the National Education Policy 2020 envisages a shift in the form of a New Pedagogical & Curricular Structure from the Previous academic structure which was 10+2.10 years in the Previous Academic Structure comprise of learners in the age group of 6-16 years of age and the 2 years comprise of learners in the age group of 16- 18 years of age.

With a clear focus on addressing different challenges in the field of teacher education and teacher preparation the National Education Policy mentions-

Teacher Education is vital in creating a pool of schoolteachers that will shape the next generation. Teacher preparation is an activity that requires multidisciplinary perspectives and knowledge, formation of disposition and values, and development of practice under the best mentors. (National Education Policy 2020, Para 15.1)

By 2030, only educationally sound, multidisciplinary, and integrated teacher education programmes shall be in force. (National Education Policy, Para 15.3)

In reference to the 4-year integrated teacher education programme National Education Policy 2020 mentions -

Moreover, all stand-alone TEIs will be required to convert to multidisciplinary institutions by 2030, since they will have to offer the 4-year integrated teacher education programme.

National Education Policy 2020 further mentions -

The 4-year integrated B.Ed. offered by such multidisciplinary HEIs will, by 2030, become the minimal degree qualification for school teachers. The 4-year integrated B.Ed. will be a dual major holistic Bachelor’s degree, in Education as well as a specialized subject such as a language, history, music, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, economics, art, physical education, etc. Beyond the teaching of cutting-edge pedagogy, the teacher education will include grounding in sociology, history, science, psychology, early childhood care and education, foundational literacy and numeracy, knowledge of India and its values/ethos/art/traditions, and more. (NEP 2020, Para 15.5.)

INTEGRATED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME (ITEP)

The Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) is a four-year undergraduate program introduced by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The program is designed to prepare teachers for different stages of the school system.

ELIGIBILITY

Students can get enrolled in the Integrated Teacher Education Programme after their Higher Secondary.

ENTRANCE HELD

Aspiring candidates for the Integrated Teacher Education Programme are chosen through the National Common Entrance Test (NCET).

The National Testing Agency (NTA) holds a test known as National Common Entrance Test (NCET) through which students are selected for the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) based on their National Common Entrance Test (NCET) score which gets live after the completion of the exam.

DIFFERENT COURSES UNDER THE INTEGRATED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME (ITEP)

The different courses under the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) includes –

B.A. B.Ed.

B.Sc. B.Ed.

B.Com. B.Ed.

Institutions approved for ITEP by NCTE can enroll the students in different stages as per their Approved Courses like B.A. B.Ed.

B.Sc. B.Ed. &

B.Com. B.Ed. for different stages like Preparatory, Foundational, Middle and Secondary.

WHERE TO STUDY?

Students willing to get admitted to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) can get enrolled in different educational institutions offering the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme in India. As of 2025 there are 77 Central and State Universities/Institutions, including IITs, NITs, RIEs, and other Government Colleges, approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)in which students can apply.

PROSPECTS OF INTEGRATED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME (ITEP)

·        Getting to work as a teacher at different stages of school education.

·        Exploring higher education in areas centering education.

·        Gateway to Higher Education like M.Ed. and Ph.D.

Teacher trainees after completion of the course apart from becoming a teacher can also explore other areas related to the field of education and other areas according to their preferences.

LAKHIMPUR GIRLS’ COLLEGE

Located in the state of Assam, Lakhimpur Girls College is a premier educational institute which was established on 16^th August 1972. Spread across a sprawling green campus the college has over the years become an important institute offering degree courses in both arts and the science stream. It is an important institute located in the district of Lakhimpur, Assam. The College invites applications from aspiring girls willing to pursue a career in the field of teaching and related fields for its Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the session 2025- 26.

All total at present there are 17 Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in the state of Assam offering the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). All of these Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) comes under ERC as Region (Territorial Jurisdiction)

 

Details relating to the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) being offered by Lakhimpur Girls’ College

Serial number	District	Name of the institute	Approved Course	Stages	Approved Unit (Intake)
1.	North Lakhimpur	Lakhimpur Girls’ College, North Lakhimpur, Old College Road, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur, Assam-787031	B.Sc. B.Ed.	Secondary	1 Unit (50 seats)
			B.A. B.Ed.	Secondary	1 Unit (50 Seats)

 

Teachers are change makers. They are the beacon of light who has the ability to transform societies. Nothing is more gratifying as humans than being able to serve people understanding one's sense of purpose and social responsibility.

IMPORTANT WEB LINKS

 National Council for Teacher Education

National Testing Agency

Lakhimpur Girls' College

 

 

 

                                                   

 

 

 

BOOKS THAT CAN BE FOLLOWED TO CRACK UGC-NET EXAM IN EDUCATION

 

When you are clueless of what lies ahead, delve deeper into your inner consciousness. You will find a million fireflies fluttering around and in all of that sheer glimmer and ecstasy you will find inroad the journey of self-transformation.

If your target is JRF remember aspirants you need to be ready to travel the extra mile.

“Dream, Dream, Dream.

Dream transform

into thoughts

and thoughts

result in action.”

-          Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Quoting the lines of a visionary considered to be the missile man of India, I personally draw inspiration at different stage of my life from a great leader. Yes, dreams guide us. As we start our preparation process when we talk around with people on the same page we confront with questions like-

Should we be buying books more often referred to as guidebooks?

I remember doing that for my 10^th exams. Boards went pretty well. So, while in Bhubaneswar I with my friends with full josh decided that we will go to buy few books. The first book I preferred to buy is   

        UGC NET/SET    

(NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST) (STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST)

Conducted by

NTA (National Testing Agency)

Education

By

Gagan Manocha

DANIKA PUBLISHING COMPANY

(Publishers of Trueman’s Specific Series)

4352/4C, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110002

I was very much aware with this thing that yes, I would be going for my Ph.D. and in that case all I need was to qualify NET. Being a student of science for me with not much idea of what education and books related to it will be all about I started first by visiting the library of Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar to take a look at the different books I could gather which would help in the preparation process.  

BOOKS THAT CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR PREPARATION PROCESS

Listed below are few of the books that helped in my preparation –

 

        NTA UGC

 NET/JRF/SET

TEACHING AND RESEARCH APTITUDE

General Paper 1 (Compulsory)

As per the

Updated Syllabus Applicable From

JUNE, 2019 ONWARDS

Edition 2019

        UGC NET /SET (JRF & LS)

National and State Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship& Lectureship

EDUCATION

Charu Sethi, Pooja Rani

        NTA

UGC

EDUCATION

As per Updated Syllabus Applicable

FROM JUNE, 2019 ONWARDS

ARIHANT PUBLICATIONS (INDIA) LIMITED

 

 

        FOURTH EDITION

NTA UGC                NET

                                 SET

                                 JRF

          TEACHING

AND RESEARCH

      APTITUDE

                  KVS MADAAN

KVS MADAN – MAGIC HAPPENS FOR PAPER 1 if you master this book. Highly recommended for   people worried with how to ace Paper 1.

Personally speaking I was not able to go well with paper 1 preparation .I tried to find out the reason. Then I garnered the courage to solve numerical of DI (Data Interpretation) and in the exam it appeared so easy. I could solve the sums very well.

 

How we should be using the Guide books?

Just use them as your guide. This is as simple as being said. The answers given are supposed to be read .Of course personally speaking I preferred not to prepare notes for few of the topics and decided to directly follow the guides. It helped me get an idea. One way to use these guides is to use them for solving.

Effective ways through which you as an aspirant can keep going includes -

1.      Read first. I say this because you definitely need to have conceptual clarity over the concepts  which is an essential part of the preparation to ace the exam.

2.      Wake up early in the morning. Morning time is the best time for preparation. You get to connect to yourself at deeper levels. Brahma Muhurto is the best time when you can tap into the energies of the universe to bring your best possible fit.

3.      Multiple revisions help aspirants to remember and understand concepts better.

4.      Discussions with people who have already cracked the exam is crucial to remain motivated.

5.      Plan your own strategy. Apno Depo Bhavah which translates to be your own light and create something beautiful for yourself and others. Be dedicated

6.      Go for walks to connect to yourself better.

7.      Have adequate time for rest which means you need to have enough sleep.

8.      Have a routine  which provides consistency.

9.      Practise resilience because you know at the end it is you alone who would be steering your ship safe to the harbor. People can inspire you into greatness but what counts at the end is your tireless effort to make things happen.

10.  Solve the sums first from the exercises given and them try solving the sums from the pages given

11.  No matter what just be honest to yourself.

12.  Get a room for yourself- a place where you can focus with less distractions.

13.  Plan according to your capability. Go by a proper road map understanding your strength and weakness. This is where SWOT analysis works where you can examine upon your Strength, Weakness, Threats and Opportunities.

14.  Remember working hard pays best in the long run but you need to plan out a strategy that works best for you.

15.  Practise discipline. This is what aligns you to your goal.

It so happens that at one point of time you might feel like kya yaar nehi ho pa raha he Friends log toh bahar ghumne ja raha he. Mujhe bhi jana tha. Thoughts like these will definitely come to your mind. But remain steadfast and true to yourself and keep striving for progress. Kash mein bhi ja pati. Nehi jane se toh dost logo ko kharab lag sakta he. Similar thoughts would come many a times but if you are committed to yourself and for all the larger well being of the world you are motivated into working hard. Remember dear your mind will waver but you need to shift your focus to the books.

 Keep on motivating yourself. Set a clear target. Be disciplined .Be steadfast in all that you want to achieve. Pray, meditate and during your preparation process talk with people who boast your morale. Make your sessions productive. Split it into sections.

Believe in miracles. Everything is a miracle until you leap into the process and it comes to you with full glory. It does happen.

Well, this was for this blog. Work hard, translate your dream into reality. Hope it will help. In my next blog I will be talking about how effectively you can use KVS MADAAN for your preparation.

How to go about your preparation through KVS MADAAN?

Until next time

Keep studying

Spread joy and smiles

Be a shining star.

 

Much love

Priyanka

Sayonara

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Fireflies looming in the dark throwing little sparks of light around indicating that you are always by my side…I am grateful.

Location: Majuli

ASSOM BHAONA SAMARUH 2024

Date: 18/01/2024 to 30/01/2024

Sri Sri Auniati Satra

Manikanchan Rangamancha Majuli

Immensely blessed to be part of the larger Assamese community.

Bhagavad Gita:Chapter 12, Verse 8

may eva mana adhatsva mayi buddhim niveshaya

nivasishyasi may eva ata urdhvam na sanshayah

Translation

BG 12.8: Fix your mind on Me alone and surrender your intellect to Me. There upon,you will always live in Me. Of this,there is no doubt.

(Taken from Bhagavad Gita The Song of God Commentary by Swami Mukundananda)

ASSOM BHAONA SAMARUH 2024 BEST MOMENTS      

 Jai Shree Krishna   

It was the month of January. Being in an obliterated phase of life knowing not what waited I packed my bags for home. Maa being my greatest companion for life and an integral part of my spiritual journey ensured that I could make a seat in the bus all set to Majuli from my village Kamalabaria for the ASSOM BHAONA SAMARUH 2024 to be held in Majuli Assam. Early morning bowing at the lotus feet of the Lord I started my journey for Majuli. I was excited. Draping a beautiful mekhela sadar and a shawl around to beat the chilling winter we started our journey from Kamalabaria. For me it was a spiritual journey to explore the beauty of the Satras. We reached at around 10 a.m. in Majuli. There was a large gathering. People in white one of its kind never seen or experienced before. It was a great experience to be received amidst the guest from different parts of Assam getting ready for the dihanaam to be performed as part of the opening ceremony of the ASSOM BHAONA SAMARUH 2024. Mama ensured like a bird with her newly born chicks that I was safe amidst the crowd. Deep down I knew I was not safe within. It felt like death was creeping in with all those months of isolation contemplating what laid ahead. Ph.D. journey teaches us so much more about ourselves. We become more resilient and kinder to ourselves and to others around. At times it feels like truly we are in some other world. The more we contemplate upon our research topic the more we feel there is so much more to learn, to navigate and to explore. Maybe this is the reason why research means searching again and again. For a while I thought why not visit the stalls. I always have a strong fascination for local vendors selling local products and for books. Mama took me to a small shop where we had paratha and buffalo milk. I enjoyed the curd fully as I was very hungry after the long journey. It was one of its kind famous in Majuli. Do not miss one when you visit. Mama purchased gur (jaggery) for home. And then it was the time for the event. With different kinds of musical instruments around the event started. For few moments it felt like I was transported into some other world with so many women singing together. That was the moment I felt deeply acknowledged and felt grateful that I belonged to the Assamese community. I revered at the Lotus feet of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva and his creations. We visited Sri Sri Auniati Satra and Sri Sri Garamur Satra, Majuli.

The link to some of the videos done is attached below. Do go through it.

Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva and his contribution to the Assamese culture is immense. Satras refers to monasteries. We stayed for sometimes and after having khichdi returned. It was evening when we left Majuli. Before leaving as I got into the bus I marveled at the wonderful creation and contribution of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva to the Assamese community. Though I wanted to stay longer and experience the bhaona event still we could not as we had a long way back home to travel. My mama is a wonder woman like every other mother. Whenever I feel the need that I should be thankful for life I thank Krishna that he gave me this beautiful woman. I bowed down before the Lord thanking him for the amazing moments. Tulsi is considered to be very precious in Hinduism. I was given Tulsi as I decided to leave seeking Lord's blessing. I got into the bus and when we were leaving, I could hear the voice of characters in different roles which indicated that the Bhaonas already started.

On our way back home, we entered Sri Sri Garamur Satra. While people around were busy clicking pictures, I decided to enter the Garbhagriha and be with the Lord for some time. He looked majestic in his full glory and splendor. I wanted to spend some time more. I know not why this happens with me every time. What strange connect do I feel with him I often ask myself? Whenever I am with him, I feel I am so much comforted. I remain happy with people around me questioning aren’t you worried? How carefree you can be? I hum to songs singing his glory with weary eyes of people intrigued if at all I am serious about life. I submit everything to him with believe in his intentions knowing he would anchor my boat to its safe destination. Why worry if you know you are in turbulent waters, but you have a very special friend to take care of you. When Gajendra was in pain, he asked for Lord’s blessing with all his heart pulling a lotus and lifting it towards the heavens. God responded. When Draupadi was in danger she was helped by Krishna. All that is required in life is to have faith for it rules all. We have never seen God still why people tie threads around trees seeking warmth and protection. It is because they believe in the presence of a higher energy that protects us all. I know not how life ahead will be. But this visit to the river island was a life changing moment.

Evening descended. The roads and the sunset behind allured me into spending some time more. Yet I know I have to keep moving. I knew not when I felt sleepy.  I woke up after some time to Assamese songs with people around me dancing. There’s so much fun fair around. I saw people around dancing to the tunes of latest Assamese hits. It was such a heartwarming and enthralling experience. I could all but thank my precious mama for letting me to be the part of such a wonderful event. She always has my heart.

On the way back home, I thanked Maa Durga for her immense blessings at Sri Sri Podumani Aai Than, Lakhimpur. When we reached home it was around 8 p.m. It was so refreshing a journey indeed to listen to the words of the Satradhikar of Sri Sri Auniati Satra Dr. Pitambar Dev Goswami and to be amidst so many people celebrating an event glorifying Assamese culture. I cherish every moment I spent in the river island. I know not when the silent routes of life would carry me back to the river island again for the moment appeared so beautiful that future seemed so much of a foray. For isn’t life all about celebrations of the present moment for words lay astray with the plannings of tomorrow. Until we meet each other all over again.

Let butterflies fly.

For they are bright and beautiful.

Let lotus bloom in murky waters.

Let the waters recede.

I miss home

I miss my thorn bird.

He flew long back

I hear no news.

We play in the same rhythm.

When our tunes are in alignment.

We connect.

Sparks develop.

And then at times we depart.

But with the promise

That we will meet again.

With roses and poinsettias.

At a beautiful dawn.

Keep travelling.

There is too much of hue and cry around.

Smile a bit.

Spread joy

Add to the vibrational awareness of the world.

With a cheerful heart

Much love my soul family.

Sayonara

Priyanka💞