1. Welcome to Sharing Meet on InSTEP in Arizona, USA

2. We all the In- STEP participants express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Govt of Odisha and the MHRD, GOI for giving us this great opportunity.

3. Our Learning Experiences in ASU Theoretical Inputs on Teacher Development School visits to observe classroom practices Observations of ASU faculty classes Panel discussion with system leaders (principals, DEOs & site coordinators) Discussion with ASU faculty on Subject based Pedagogy Reform Planning for strengthening Teacher Edn. in the own state

4. Noticed Features of Schools in USA School governance autonomous, only funded by states School Governing body is responsible for quality Teacher role & responsibility fixed in terms of standards (states) Prescribed learning standards for all grades by states Teacher & School has to decide Learning experiences & activities Quality of instruction and pupil learning enforced by Districts School based assessment(CCE) till Class X. SAT at class X

5. Teacher Development in USA ( In- service) School Based Teacher Development ( No centralized training) School level mentoring & Coaching for professional development Professional Learning Community for mutual learning Participation in Professional Forums Supervision focuses on academic support Adequate professional resources

6. Teacher Preparation (Pre Service) 4 year Teacher Education Prog. Extensive Clinical Practice in schools State Licensing Prog & Certification

7. Good Practices in Arizona Schools worth adopting in Odisha Research Based Classroom instruction ( McREL) Teacher Advancement Program through Performance assessment Implementing change in school Equity and Inclusive practices Early literacy – Reading and writing skills Democratic Classroom Practices I Teach AZ clinical experience Technology Support to Learning

8. Important Features of InSTEP Significant for India Behavior management, Teacher Assessment Programme, Effective Classroom Strategies Key Features of Learning Learning through collective thinking & work, Reflection & PLC Specialty in Subject Learning Skills & Competencies in Focus, Individual child in a peer group, Adequate facilitation, Performance Tracking & Immediate Feedback inputs Utility for Own Place Individual & Institutional vision for Pupil Learning, Institution Inbuilt monitoring, Mentoring Provisions

9. Reform Plans Proposed for Odisha As part of National Teacher Education reform plan, Odisha has to implement five projects: 1. Teacher Modelling for strengthening assessment competency of pre- service teachers. ( Dr D Sarangi) 2. Collaborative Learning practices to strengthen pedagogical skills of pre- service teachers ( Ms Lipika Sahu) 3.Infusion of Co-Teaching in Teaching Practice for Strengthening Teaching competency of pre-service teachers ( Mr Daktar Murmu) 4. Integration of Technology in Classroom practices in Teacher Education at M Ed level (Dr Nibedita Guru) 5. Strengthening Democratic Classroom Practices in DIET ( Mr Tapas Nayak)

10. Benefit for Teacher Education in Odisha The projects can generate insight and understanding about how to go for large scale reform in teacher education to improve the quality of teachers we can have a clear road map for implementing projects in a bigger scale. The projects will bring the following benefits: Future teachers will have better instructional skills Teachers with expert assessment skills can be produced Children’s learning can be more democratic and joyful Quality of teacher education can be improved through technology

11. THANK YOU ALL