Aptitude, performance evaluation of a teacher and 360 degree feedback

The education system in India is rapidly changing. Since a decade, the technological revolution has made it more challenging for the Indian institutes to acquire good teachers. In such a scenario, we need more innovative & techno savvy teachers who can guide the students in the right direction. The current situation also poses an important question:Will the new generation perceive the teacher with the same respect as we did? The contemporary teacher has to match degree with the aptitude to earn respect from the students.

The paper throws light on the recruitment and evaluation system of a teacher in an educational institute. The paper also questions on the sustainability of the teachers in the 21^st century? The paper puts forward certain suggestions for knowing the actual aptitude and potential of a teacher. It also highlights the implementation of 360 degree feedback system pertaining to the performance evaluation of an employee. The paper concludes on the positive changes in the education sector in the 21^st century.