Author: Priyabrata Sau & Laylee Chakraborty
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04043009
Abstract: In the contemporary educational landscape, emerging technologies are transforming the roles, responsibilities, and skill requirements of teachers. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is therefore essential for Teachers training institution in India to ensure that Teacher remain relevant and effective. However, the integration of technological advancements into CPD practices presents significant challenges. These include gaps in digital infrastructure, varying levels of technological proficiency among teachers, limited institutional capacity, and disparities in access to technology across regions. Moreover, rigid training structures, time constraints, and insufficient alignment between technology use and pedagogical objectives often hinder meaningful professional learning. This study emphasizes the importance of reimagining CPD frameworks that are flexible, inclusive, and responsive to technological change. Strengthening institutional support systems, promoting digital competence, and fostering a culture of lifelong learning are crucial for enabling Indian teacher training institutions to prepare Teachers for a technologydriven educational environment. Indian teacher training institutions face multiple challenges in effectively integrating them into CPD frameworks. Key challenges include inadequate digital infrastructure, limited technological competence among teacher educators, uneven access to resources between urban and rural institutions, insufficient funding, and a lack of coherent policy alignment between technological innovation and pedagogical goals. Additionally, resistance to change, heavy workloads, and limited time for sustained professional learning further constrain meaningful CPD engagement. This abstract highlights the need for context-sensitive CPD models that emphasize digital literacy, pedagogical innovation, institutional support, and continuous mentoring. Addressing these challenges is essential for empowering Indian teachers to adapt to technological change and to ensure quality, equity, and relevance in teacher education in the digital era.
Keywords: Continuous Professional Development, Emerging Educational Technologies, Teachers Training Institutions, Indian Teacher Education.
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