Teacher professional development as an element of the training programs continue to call for improvement as it reaches the twenty-first century. The expectations, therefore, are higher because current classroom environments cannot be managed by traditional educators, teachers should be versatile, computer literate and culture sensitive. Professional development of teachers should be enhanced so that learners are provided efficiency in learning that will help them in future.
Educational technology should be included in the professional development of teachers. Teachers also need to be knowledgeable of current technologies and the use of gadgets in teaching and learning processes. Teachers and trainers should also spend time practicing with the technology used in education, so that they are aware of how to use it in classroom instruction. This will increase participation levels and equip students with what is required in today's modern world, which is a world full of technologies.
The experience gained in practice should be valued more than knowledge acquired in the classroom. Mean well-intentioned training often commits the vice of paying inadequate attention to classroom training while training the trainees. In plain words, prospective teachers must work and learn more by serving long-term internships, being mentored, and being envious, as well as being active in the classroom. It plays a significant role in developing confidence, flexibility, and management of the classroom environment.
Cultural competence and diversity education and a welcoming environment should be embraced. Teachers operate in different environments today, where they teach learners of different origin, intelligence, and learning capacities. The following training program covers areas with disability, self-awareness, cultural diversity, and differentiation, which will make every learner to be facilitated well. This leads to efficient learning for the students as well as creating a friendly environment for all students from all backgrounds.
They proposed that CPD should be mandatory, and should be continuous in nature. Education is a dynamic field, and a teacher is required to work under the current trends of teaching, contents, and educational advancements. It is recommended that institutions require ongoing workshops, peer modelling and probably some short courses for teachers to improve on their potential. It is important for the teachers to note that learning is ongoing to ensure that they are fit for the current challenges in education.
Conclusion
Change in the teacher education programs is now paramount given the ever evolving education systems. If integrated into the classroom, attend to practice experiences, embrace diversity and incorporate development, educators could be ready for the classroom today. These reforms also improve an essential relation which is the teacher-student relation and therefore can be said that these reforms are essential for a teacher trained teacher for an effective future-oriented education system.
