Dimapur, Nov. 9 -- Nagaland University researchers have developed and tested a 50-item achievement test to measure how well teachers-in-training understand inclusive education.

The tool is designed to help identify gaps in teacher preparation and improve teaching practices for children with learning needs.

According to a university release on Monday, the study is especially important in the context of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which calls for teachers to be prepared to build classrooms where all children, regardless of ability, can learn together.

The study found a gap in the assessment of teacher education, as most existing tools focus on teachers' attitudes or confidence when dealing with classrooms.

It said that few...