Abstract

Digital revolutions have drastically impacted our daily lives, including the field of education. Technology has transformed the role of teachers from authoritarian figures of knowledge to facilitators of knowledge and has changed classroom instruction, pedagogical styles, and environments. The concept of digital professionalism has emerged in the field of education, referring to the appropriate behaviour while using digital platforms. This research article critically examines the role of digital professionalism in Indian pre-service teacher training programmes and identifies the crucial elements that should be included in teacher education curricula to make sure that new teachers are equipped to use technology in an ethical and productive manner. Various studies have highlighted the importance of digital professionalism in teacher education and identified access to technology, attitude, and self-efficacy as primary components that impact pre-service teachers’ digital competence. The role of teacher education institutes is crucial in promoting digital professionalism, as they should teach their students about digital professionalism and provide guidance on how to use digital tools effectively, safely, and responsibly. By promoting digital professionalism, pre-service teachers can become responsible digital citizens and prepare for the demands of a rapidly changing digital world.

Keywords: Digital, Professionalism, Teacher Education, Online learning.

[1] Assistant Professor, University School of Education, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

[2] Research Scholar, University School of Education, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University