Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Online ISSN 2278-8808, SJIF 2021 = 7.380, www.srjis.com PEER REVIEWED & REFEREED JOURNAL, MAR-APR 2023, VOL- 10/76
ROLE OF TEACHERS AND BEST PRACTICES IN THE INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Sutapa Biswas, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Vidyasagar Teachers’ Training College, Midnapore, WB E-mail:sutapa74biswas@gmail.com
Paper Received On: 21 APRIL 2023 Peer Reviewed On: 30 APRIL 2023 Published On: 01 MAY 2023
Abstract Best means topmost. According to NAAC best practices are quality enhancing academic, administrative, infrastructural strategies adopted by highly accredited institutions of higher learning in the present instance. Teachers play a very important role in the qualitative development of higher education. In the criterion VII of NAAC Innovations and Best practices has been stressed. This paper is an attempt to discuss how teachers can ensure quality in the institutes of higher education through best practices and innovations. It is a review study based on the materials found on the internet. Right kind of philosophy of the teachers is very important. Curriculum should nurture creativity. Critical thinking by the teachers adds new dimension to teaching. Teachers have a critical role in building competencies of learners through best pedagogic practices. Teachers should stress more on experiential learning. They should create research learning environment. Teachers can collaborate and co-create for integrated solutions thus bringing together science, technology, business, and community values. Keywords: Best Practices, Life Skill training, Environmental responsibility, ICT, Experiential learning, Constructive feedback, Leadership and Critical thinking. Scholarly Research Journal's is licensed Based on a work at www.srjis.com
INTRODUCTION: Aristotle rightly observed that: “We are what we repeatedly do: Excellence then is not an act but a habit”. Education is a social process. We must learn and benefit from each other’s experience. Institutions have to evolve suitable strategies. According to NAAC there are 5 stages of application in the best practices. They are 1. Identification of best practices, 2. Implementation of best practices3. Institutionalization of best practices 4.Internalization of best practices 5. Dissemination of best practices. Attitude play a more critical role in quality assurance. The best as an ideal should be the vision of
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