Assessment of Availability and Professional Development of Teaching and Supporting Staff in Public Funded Schools Of Delhi: A Status Report

Abstract

Teaching is a noble profession which relies upon the adoration, commitment, and dedication of the teacher towards his/her subject of teaching. Present study is descriptive in nature and survey method has used. For the accomplishment of the study, a total of 12 public funded schools under Government of NCT of Delhi managed were selected. The study was also delimited to 96 SMC members in the selected 12 schools. The data from the selected subjects was collected by a self-developed questionnaire. The data was further analyzed by computing frequency distribution and percentage method. The results show that regular professional development programs are being organized for the teachers in the schools. Regular steps have been taken for filling up of vacant teaching posts in schools, Alternative arrangements are done to provide teachers on temporary basis in the school, with arrangement of funds to pay remuneration to these teachers, Moreover requisitions are sent to higher authorities for supporting staff, if and when is required within the school, Also the schools were found to be organizing regular Academic/recreational activities or games for teachers. Finally regular orientation programmes and talks were done for teaching and supporting staff in the selected schools.