A Perspective Building Paper on Utilization of Psychometric Tests as A Mandatory Tool Before Recruiting Teachers as Education Leaders

Authors: Dr. Aditi Banerjee

Pages: 1-5

Abstract:

Aim -This paper has been written with a purpose of raising awareness about the wide spectrum of psychometric tests available for utilizing by HR personnel for recruitment. The thought which stimulates the content of this paper is, when teachers are the professionals who make all other professionals then why their selection and recruitment procedure is not made more scientific, stringent and human element inclusive as all other professionals. Logic and hypothesis-Right recruitment of people with right traits and attributes will definitely provide better leadership to the education system. Methodology-The paper has been written by employing desk research method and online qualitative analysis of the facts. The current recruitment procedure in India has been duly reviewed. References of all the links have been duly provided at the end of the paper. Review of literature - The paper begins with a source of inspiration for writing the same, it introduces the countries teacher education system, the rationale of the paper, it talks about psychometric testing for recruitment, it describes various psychometric test and their function, further it connects the paper with similar studies. Perspective building content -The paper contains brief information about one of the best HR practice of utilizing psychometric testing as a mandatory tool before recruitment. It emphasizes on following such practices in education sector as well. Just as the CEO of a multinational decides the fate of the organization similarly the leaders in education sector decide the fate of the future citizens of the nation. Hence it becomes even more important to follow objective procedure of psychometric testing of education leadership. Conclusion- The paper concludes or winds up with the recommendation for improvisation in the system of hiring teaching professionals. It states that hiring a teacher with big certifications as B.Ed, M.Ed, PhD, TET will not guarantee their performance as good teachers in classroom. Something more is required which is known as human element and psychological bent or inclination towards a job. The Source of inspiration for authoring this paper goes to the reading of “What Do You Make, Teacher?” (Posted on January 29, 2013 by Lynn dove)