Vol. 4, Issue 4, Part D (2018)

Abstract
The superiority of any educational process mainly depends upon the excellence of teaching process and teacher. Though teaching is considered as a science and a skill, basically it is a transcendent art. It is the teacher, who intuitively designs the emergent plastic mind of the child entrusted to him. Thus, teaching is not a motorized process. Rather, it is a sophisticated, rigorous and a very challenging one. With good leadership and correct teaching methodologies, the teacher’s efficacy can be enhanced. Challenges in Indian educational system have no permanent answers because of the variable nature and continuous demands of human society. The teachers in the modern era specifically 21^st century will have to transact with a world different from past in respect of pedagogical and technological advancement. So, no teacher education programme can make teachers fit for all situations that they will encounter in their profession. Teachers will have to make final selections from many alternatives in the course of teaching. Therefore, it is vital for teachers to constantly reassess their alternatives. This can be done by presenting innovative ideas and practices in teacher education programme. Since teachers are of fundamental importance in enlightening the quality of education; hence, the advancement of innovative practices in teacher education is of extreme importance. This paper is designed to stimulate discussion on new ideas and innovative practices required in teacher education programme. The paper will emphasize on novel ideas and innovative practices like cooperative learning, brainstorming, constructivism, blended learning, reflective teaching etc.