PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY OF TEACHER EDUCATORS IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATION 4.0

Abstract

Technological evolution is in rapid pace in the present scenario and in this context the entire sector of education undergoes drastic changes. There is a shift from pedagogical practices to techno-pedagogical practices. The need for techno-pedagogical approach is reflected in classroom practices and it is the primary task of the teacher educator to update themselves in techno-pedagogical skills. A professionally competent teacher educator has to be well versed in ICT skills. Then only, he could be able to produce an effective teacher to suit the needs of the present generation learners. This article discusses on the conceptual framework of the varied ICT skills required for teacher educators in the present context of techno-pedagogy and education 4.0. The pre-requisite techno savvy skills that are required for the present teacher educators are discussed.