The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) organised a two-day Year End Seminar for Sharing Best Practices and Periodic Review/continuous evaluation of National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) with all stakeholders.
According to a Press Information Bureau Press note, the seminar aimed to bring together the 60 National Mentors, Mentees, Principals, Nodal Officers, academic dignitaries & educational administrators of the country to discuss and review the progress of NMM.
NCTE launched NMM in pilot mode on 29th July 2022 in selected 30 Central Schools (15 KVs, 10 JNVs, 5 CBSE) across the country. NCTE also organized 2-day capacity building workshop for the onboarded 60 mentors on 31st May and 1st June 2023 for the effective implementation of NMM as envisaged in NEP 2020.
NMM, as envisaged in para 15.11 of National Education Policy (NEP 2020), has been established to create a large pool of outstanding professionals willing to provide professional and personal support to school teachers across the country and ensure their continuous professional development.
NMM recognizes the crucial role of mentoring in the professional and personal development of teachers, as well as the positive impact it has on student learning outcomes. It aims to create a network of mentors who will guide and support teachers in developing the necessary 21st century skills.
This program is not only enhancing the teaching abilities of the mentee teachers but also facilitating a culture of continuous learning, enabling teachers to stay updated and relevant in today's dynamic educational landscape.
Through this seminar, NCTE aimed to foster a collaborative environment for sharing best practices and experiences, as well as to provide a platform for Mentors and Mentees to voice their challenges and suggestions for upgradation.
Prof. Yogesh Singh, Chairperson, NCTE graced the Year End Seminar as Chief Guest and addressed the dignitaries and stakeholders present there.
Later, he also launched the NMM Webpage in the presence of Ms. Kesang Y. Sherpa IRS, Member Secretary NCTE for the ongoing support and guidance for mentors and other stakeholders.
The launch of NMM website is an important step towards enhancing the mentorship ecosystem in the country.
