ELEVATING THE QUALITY OF TEACHER EDUCATION: FROM TRAINING TO TRANSFORMATION

Dr. Gunjan Dubey , Ms. Ghazala Zia — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Teacher education has undergone significant global scrutiny due to the evolving demands placed on schools and the increasing complexity of contemporary classrooms. Traditional based training of teachers is no longer adequate in the 21st-century. Instead, teacher education must emphasize transformative approaches that integrate professional identity formation, reflective practice, cultural responsiveness and lifelong learning. This paper highlights the need to elevate the quality of teacher education by transitioning from training to transformation across both pre-service and in-service stages. The challenges facing the teacher education system, particularly in India, are discussed, along with the reforms introduced by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

PHILOSOPHICAL FRAMEWORK OF HUMAN WELL-BEING: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ARISTOTLE AND BUDDHIST THOUGHT

Tanushri Mandal — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Aristotle and Gautama Buddha both place strong emphasis on the attainment of ultimate well-being or happiness in human life, yet their perspectives reveal significant differences. In Aristotle’s philosophy, this ideal is expressed through the concept of eudaimonia, which signifies a flourishing life achieved through the cultivation of moral virtues. In contrast, Buddhism defines true happiness as the attainment of nirvana or enlightenment, a state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.
In his work Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle argues that eudaimonia is the highest goal of human existence. It is realized through the excellence of the soul in accordance with virtue. This form of happiness is not dependent on mere sensory pleasure or external goods; rather, it is grounded in ethical development, rational activity, and responsible participation in social life.
On the other hand, Buddhist philosophy maintains that happiness is not rooted in physical pleasure or material acquisition but in inner peace, contentment, and the cessation of suffering. Through practices such as meditation, ethical conduct, and wisdom, an individual can attain enlightenment, thereby overcoming suffering and achieving true well-being.
Therefore, while both Aristotle and Buddhism aim at the ultimate good of human life, Aristotle emphasizes rational virtue and moral excellence within worldly life, whereas Buddhism focuses on transcendence, inner awakening, and liberation from suffering. The primary objective of this research is to present a comparative analysis of Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia and the Buddhist notion of nirvana in relation to the attainment of human well-being.

AGPE THE ROYAL GONDWANA RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HISTORY, SCIENCE, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

ELEVATING THE QUALITY OF TEACHER EDUCATION: FROM TRAINING TO TRANSFORMATION

PHILOSOPHICAL FRAMEWORK OF HUMAN WELL-BEING: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ARISTOTLE AND BUDDHIST THOUGHT