JAMMU, Oct 24: The Vice-Chancellor of Cluster University of Jammu (CLUJ), Prof. K. S. Chandrasekar, released the book titled “Teacher Education: Inspiring Minds, Shaping Teacher Educators, Building a Better Tomorrow”, authored by Dr. Sushma Bala, Associate Professor of Education, Government College of Education (GCOE), Jammu. Published by Red’ Shine Publication, London, the book was released during a ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Cluster University of Jammu.
The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by Dr. Jyoti Parihar, Principal, GCOE Jammu; Satish Kumar, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Hindi; and Nirmal Singh, Executive Engineer. Dr. Jyoti Parihar welcomed the Vice-Chancellor and highlighted the institution’s achievements, ongoing initiatives and future plans.
The book underscores the transformative role of teacher education in fostering innovative pedagogical practices, promoting professional excellence and nurturing competent, committed and socially responsible educators. It seeks to serve as a valuable academic resource for teacher educators, student-teachers, researchers and educationists, while encouraging reflection on emerging perspectives and contemporary challenges in the field of education.
Prof. K. S. Chandrasekar appreciated Dr. Sushma Bala for her scholarly contribution and emphasised the significance of quality academic publications in advancing educational research, encouraging innovation and strengthening professional development. He also highlighted the importance of sustained academic engagement in enhancing the quality and relevance of teacher education.
Expressing her gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor and the University for their encouragement and support, Dr. Sushma Bala highlighted the pivotal role of teacher educators in shaping future generations and contributing to the development of a progressive, informed and responsible society.