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Exploring the Gaps in Practice Teaching and Internship Programmes: A Study on the Challenges Faced by B.Ed. Colleges in Central Assam

Abu Mahomed Shumsuz Zaman, Dr. Siba Ranjan Mahanta

Volume: 15 Issue: 1 2025

Abstract:

This review‐based research examines the challenges faced by Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) colleges in Central Assam in implementing practice teaching and internship programmes. By synthesizing national and international literature findings, the study identifies persistent gaps in infrastructure, mentorship, curriculum integration, and institutional partnerships that hamper the effective transition of theoretical knowledge into practical teaching skills. The review highlights how inadequate infrastructural facilities, a shortage of qualified mentor teachers, and limited school–college collaborations compromise the quality of teacher preparation. Using a qualitative approach, the study systematically reviews existing research and policy documents to refine common themes and provide evidence‐based recommendations for improving teacher education practices. The findings indicate that although policy frameworks such as the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) guidelines (2010) offer comprehensive standards, their implementation at the regional level—particularly in Central Assam—remains inconsistent. This review further discusses the implications for stakeholders, including teacher educators, policymakers, and school administrators, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic reforms to link the gap between theory and practice in Teacher Training.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrssh.v15i01.008

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