NEP 2020 AND TEACHER PREPARATION FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

This article focuses on NEP2020 and Teacher education in context to Inclusive Education. It covers the key points are NEP 2020 and its importance, inclusive education, teacher education and digital era and need of digitalization of course content. The national educational policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of inclusive education and role of teacher. Here some key points related to pre - service teacher preparation is discussed in the light of NEP2020. NEP2020 recommended so many things and also provides remarkable implications for teacher preparation programs. Some of the key implications include, 1 Revising Curriculum 2 Training on inclusive pedagogy 3 Technology integration, 4 Collaboration and partnership 5 Assessment and evaluation and role of teacher educators in preparing teachers for inclusive education is crucial, they empowers student teachers to create inclusive learning environment in classroom. Working together with parents, community members and stake holders we ensure that all students regardless of their abilities, disabilities and backgrounds have access high quality education and academic and social skills to succeed.