Changing Perspectives in Teacher Education

Dr. Nimma Venkata Rao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam with 23 years of experience in teaching and Research. Currently Chairman, Board of Studies in Education (UG), Andhra University and Assistant Principal, College of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. He did his M.A. Philosophy, M.A. Education, M.Com and Ph.D in Education. He has been guiding Candidates for research leading tot he award of M.Phil and Ph.D. Degrees. He visited Kanass State University, Manhattan, (KS) USA Under the faculty award of International Study and Research Grant for the year 2004 by the andhra University. During his stay at USA, a study was conducted on the assessment of US Education System at K-12 and Teacher Preparation Programme. During August, 2004, a 3-day Regional seminar was organized under the chairmanship of Dr. S.V. Adinarayana Rao, National Repute Polio Surgeon and Director General Pema Hospital, on the subject, 'Strengthening School Education and Teacher Education Programme in Andhra Pradesh'. This Seminar was inaugurated by Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Government of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Nimma Presided the inaugural session. Dr. Nimma is the only one who got the opportunity to visit USA during April-June 2005, since the inception of the Department of Education in Andhra University, from 1973. He has been the President of A.P. Teachers Federation, Visakhapantnam Urban District for the Past 23 years, he served as Secretary, IATE, Southern Region during 1996-98. Dr. Nimma served as Regional Co-Ordinator, Ed. CET-2003, Andhra University, Conducted Ed. CET Entrance Test and B.Ed. Online admissions.