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The [http://ncte-india.org/ncte_new/pdf/NCFTE_2010.pdf National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education] (NCF-TE, 2010) talks envisions teacher education with the following key components: (i) collaborative networks for learning and sharing, (ii) continuous learning (iii) Different paths and spaces for learning.  It regards peer learning as an important component of Teacher Professional Development.<br>

The [http://ncte-india.org/ncte_new/pdf/NCFTE_2010.pdf National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education] (NCF-TE, 2010) talks envisions teacher education with the following key components: (i) collaborative networks for learning and sharing, (ii) continuous learning (iii) Different paths and spaces for learning.  It regards peer learning as an important component of Teacher Professional Development.<br>

Mailing forums are a good way to keep the teacher community in contact with one another and serve as a complement to physical  interactions, and provide for learning beyond the workshops. Teachers can use the mailing forums to share their experiences, share resources created by them (including question papers, share activities and ideas for CCE), ask for clarifications, seek feedback, discuss issues in school administration as well.<br>

Mailing forums are a good way to keep the teacher community in contact with one another and serve as a complement to physical  interactions, and provide for learning beyond the workshops. Teachers can use the mailing forums to share their experiences, share resources created by them (including question papers, share activities and ideas for CCE), ask for clarifications, seek feedback, discuss issues in school administration as well.<br>

[[wikipedia:Professional_learning_community|Professional Learning Communities]] is a recent method for continuing professional development and by providing teachers with peer support, it can be a sustainable method of development. You should also try to form such a community in your school, with your colleagues. You can also initiate a PLC with your colleague subject teachers in your Mandal or district. The steps to form such a PLC are explained [http://www.centerforcsri.org/plc/index.html here].

[[wikipedia:Professional_learning_community|Professional Learning Communities]] is a recent method for continuing professional development and by providing teachers with peer support, it can be a sustainable method of development. A state-wide mailing-list can bring all teachers (usually teaching the same subject) together, to discuss and share. PLCs can be created at different levels for different purposes. You should also try to form such a community in your school, with your colleagues, your 'school professional learning community' which will have school development as an important aim. You can also initiate a PLC with your colleague subject teachers in your Mandal or district.