Education and Training Policy Teachers Matter
Education and Training Policy Teachers Matter

Author: Phillip McKenzie

Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Published: 2005-06-28

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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Good teachers are the backbone of any education system. That’s why governments are constantly seeking teacher policies that will help them recruit and retain the best. Most countries are concerned with an ageing teaching workforce and attracting new recruits, coupled with the demands of more diverse student populations, higher expectations and new responsibilities. To be effective, teacher policy must address these issues. Teachers Matter provides a comprehensive, international analysis of: trends and developments in the teacher workforce in 25 countries around the world; research on attracting, developing and retaining effective teachers; innovative and successful policies and practices that countries have implemented; and teacher policy options for countries to consider. While documenting many areas of concern about teachers and teaching, the report also provides positive examples of where policies are making a difference. It spotlights countries where teachers’ social standing is high, and where there are more qualified applicants than vacant posts. Even in countries where shortages have been a concern, there are recent signs of increased interest in teaching, and policy initiatives appear to be taking effect.

Singapore’s Approach to Developing Teachers
Singapore’s Approach to Developing Teachers

Author: Woon Chia Liu

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0429782608

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Singapore’s education system has come to international attention due to its commendable performance on the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index produced by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), as well as the students’ continual sterling performance in internationally benchmarked tests such as Trends in International Math and Science Survey (TIMSS), and Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The accomplishments are the result of a long-haul vision of education, and more importantly, a deep commitment towards developing teachers for the 21st century. Singapore has invested steadfastly from the early years in teachers at the front line of the classrooms in schools. This book explicates the ‘thinking’ behind Singapore’s approach to developing teachers and building the teaching profession. It examines how Singapore strives to attract the best and the brightest people to become teachers, develop them into autonomous professionals, and grow them over their career so that they are able to deliver quality education for every child. The author hopes that by sharing the hindsight, insight and foresight of the system, and looking at Singapore's aspirations and challenges, the book can stimulate reflection and generate discussion, and provide ideas for improving teaching and teacher learning worldwide.

Reforming Teaching and Learning
Reforming Teaching and Learning

Author:

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 9460910343

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This volume addresses the larger question of the effects of (global) educational reform on teaching and learning as they relate to the context, the policies and politics where reform occurs.

Developing Knowledge Communities through Partnerships for Literacy
Developing Knowledge Communities through Partnerships for Literacy

Author: Chestin Auzenne-Curl

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2021-09-20

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1839822686

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Developing Knowledge Communities through Partnerships for Literacy explores the development of knowledge communities - safe spaces on the educational landscape - where research and professional development with literacy teachers and writers can unfurl.

Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries
Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries

Author: William K. Cummings

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 2008-08-15

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1578868955

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Policy-Making for Education Reform in Developing Countries aims at helping policymakers in developing countries better understand the processes and strategies for education reform, and the policy options available to them. This text focuses on the content of reform-options and strategies for achieving educational improvement at different levels of the system, e.g., primary, secondary, tertiary; for different sub-sectors, e.g., management, teachers; and for different purposes with which education systems are tasked, e.g., reaching peripheral groups of students, linking youth and employment. A holistic approach is increasingly recognized as essential to realizing the promises of education for the development of social and human capital-innovation in a global economy, sustained economic growth, social harmony and greater civic participation, decreased achievement gaps, and increased equity.