A Study on Professional Development of Women Teachers in Higher Education Institutes in Bankura District, West Bengal

The aim of this paper is to study to assess the professional development of women teachers at higher education intuitions in Bankura district of West Bengal.298 women teachers who are working in 29 colleges (professional and non-professional ) of Bankura district has been selected as the sample of the study. From the total teachers 178 urban women teachers and 120 rural women teachers. The data was gathered by teacher reflection using questionnaire. To enhance their learning, the teachers read and review literature. This means that some kind of motivation should be applied to break the confidence of teachers who have become used to their present situation. Teachers are pushed to read academic literature, keep up to date, write, and contribute to the intellectual world by applying skills supported by experience and expertise by research. This study also helps to explore the resources available to women teachers in both urban and rural colleges for professional development. The present study revealed that respondents in Bankura district colleges, both urban and rural, have not had opportunities to study in foreign countries with fellowships in the last five years, despite the fact that the UGC has recently given this opportunity to college teachers.