ABSTRACT
Chapter 6 focuses on the National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2009 developed by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), which gives a systematic and comprehensive framework for teacher education. And, in particular, NCFTE 2009 focuses on the professionalization of teaching. NCFTE 2009 views teaching as a profession that requires a well-planned and relevant education program and training like any other profession. NCFTE’s vision is to make teacher education institutions into centers of research and practical training to enhance the quality of education in India through improved teacher quality (NCTE, 2010). Using a content analysis approach, this chapter then analyses how NCFTE 2009 influences or frames teacher quality, especially in light of professionalization and preparation to enter teaching as a career.
