A Paradigm Shift: Blended Learning in Teacher Education

A paradigm shift is a sudden and drastic change
that happens when the usual plan of action is replaced
by a new, innovative, and different technique.A
paradigm shift that occurs when the fundamental or
conventional methods lose their influence. Then the
dominant Paradigms become secondary and the
recessive Paradigms become powerful So, there is a
shift from dominant to recessive Paradigm. In the
teaching - learning process, the conventional method
of teaching or face-to -face mode of classes
isdominant, and the online classes are recessive.
Although there is the only option of online classes to
impact knowledge for the teacher in the absence of
physical interaction. Thus, the digital paradigm shift
occurs in the field of teacher education in the mode
of blended learning; online versus offline. A Paradigm
shift is according to Thomas Kuhn in his influential
book. The Structure of Scientific Revolution (1962),
“A change in the basic assumption, or paradigms,
within the ruling theory of science”. The digital
Paradigm shift enhances the interest, curiosity, skill
and competence of pupil teachers as well as teacher
educators.Diksha (Digital Infrastructure for