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Research Paper | Political Science | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 1578 - 1580 | India
Redefining Pedagogy: Structural Adaptations and Evolving Roles of Educators in the 21st Century
Abstract: The contemporary educational landscape is undergoing a profound paradigm shift driven by rapid technological proliferation, global interconnectedness, artificial intelligence (AI), and fluctuating student expectations. Consequently, the instructional archetype has migrated away from the passive transmission of knowledge, positioning the modern educator as a facilitator, mentor, pedagogical innovator, active researcher, and perpetual learner. Classrooms today prioritize the cultivation of higher-order cognitive competencies, including analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaborative synergy, digital fluency, and ethical literacy. This paper critically examines the multi-dimensional evolution of the teaching profession, delineates the systemic transformations required in instructional design, and proposes actionable frameworks to prepare educators for future academic challenges.
Keywords: 21st-Century Pedagogy, Instructional Facilitation, Digital Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Competency-Based Education, NEP 2020
How to Cite?: Anita Jamwal, "Redefining Pedagogy: Structural Adaptations and Evolving Roles of Educators in the 21st Century", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1578-1580, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26629213326, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26629213326