The Crucial Role of Education and Teachers in Sustainable Development and Societal Progress

Abstract

The purpose of the research article is to examine the primary teacher preparation programme in the context of sustainable development education. The article opens by emphasizing the importance of education for a country's growth and how excellent education necessitates skilled instructors. Unimaginable blessings have come from the development process that has been pursued up to this point, but it has also brought forth significant obstacles for both emerging countries and human civilization as a whole. The idea of sustainable development is thought to contribute to the preservation of the priceless human species on Earth, and it could only be accomplished if education on sustainable development is given to future generations. The article highlights the value of education for society and quotes Nelson Mandela as saying that education is the most potent tool for bringing about global change. The article goes on to highlight several committees and commissions that have made comments and reports expressing the value of education. These committees advise that an effective teacher professional development programme is necessary for the advancement of the quality of education, that investing in teacher education may pay off handsomely, and that teacher education is a continual process. The National Education Policy of 2016 has also made the point that inadequate teacher preparation and education directly contribute to the low quality of school education. The report emphasizes the necessity for well-prepared and educated teachers while highlighting the state of elementary teacher training institutes. In order to relieve children's stress, the paper's conclusion states that the curriculum for elementary teacher education must be created in a way that supports education for sustainable development, is child-centered, encourages universal enrollment and retention, and is centered on joyful learning experiences.