Education and Teacher Professionalism: Study of Teachers and Classroom Processes

Book Details:

• Author: Sthabir Khora

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131603406

• Pages: 243

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches

About the Book:
This insightful work delves into the evolving concept of teacher professionalism in India, highlighting its growing importance in addressing current educational challenges. While the discourse on teaching as a profession has long-standing roots, the contemporary notion of professionalism in teaching finds its origin in Western academic thought from the 1990s. However, the Indian context—with its unique socio-cultural and historical background—requires a localized understanding of these concepts.

This book explores the interconnected ideas of profession, professionalization, and education, providing a comprehensive philosophical and sociological examination. It not only defines teacher professionalism but also reconstructs the post-independence development of schooling in Odisha (Orissa), offering an in-depth case study of educational transformation in a regional context.

Sthabir Khora argues that teaching in India differs significantly from Western paradigms and calls for a more nuanced, context-specific understanding. The book is especially relevant for students of education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as scholars interested in educational reform, policy, and philosophy.

About the Author:
Sthabir Khora is Assistant Professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. He has been actively involved in educational monitoring programs such as the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in Madhya Pradesh (2007–2009). His academic contributions include articles in reputed journals like Economic & Political Weekly and the Indian Journal of Social Work.