Issues and Problems in Teacher Education: An International Handbook

ISBN-13: 9780313259913 Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated Publication date: 04/20/1992 Pages: 312 Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d) Lexile: 1410L (what's this?) This reference is a survey of the major issues in teacher education today in a representative group of 21 countries around the world. This volume gives an overview of current problems and policies, approaches and trends, and future outlooks for deans of schools, colleges, and departments of education; directors of teacher education programs; government officials involved in education; and teachers and students engaged in comparative education and teacher training. The country studies are written, with one exception, by native scholars and experts.This international handbook assesses recruitment conditions, pre-service teacher education policy, governance and quality control issues, research needs, professionalism and the activities of teacher educators, inservice education services, and the development of native a