Teacher Education in the 21st Century : Singapore's Evolution and Innovation / edited by Oon-Seng Tan, Woon-Chia Liu, Ee-Ling Low.
Tan, Oon-Seng., editor; Liu, Woon-Chia., editor.; Low, Ee-Ling., editor
2017
LB1024.2-1050.75
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Title
Teacher Education in the 21st Century : Singapore's Evolution and Innovation / edited by Oon-Seng Tan, Woon-Chia Liu, Ee-Ling Low.
ISBN
9811033846
9789811033841
9811033862
9789811033865
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3386-5.
Published
Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint : Springer, 2017.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (x, 319 pages 25 illustrations)
Item Number
10.1007/978-981-10-3386-5. doi
Call Number
LB1024.2-1050.75
Dewey Decimal Classification
370.711
Summary
This book examines the evolution and innovation of teacher education in Singapore in the 21st century. It covers teacher education reforms in the conceptualising and implementing of the Teacher Education for the 21st Century (TE21) Model and discusses curriculum improvements that are aligned to new competencies; values development that re-envision teacher professionalism and calling; pedagogical changes that emphasise self-directed inquiry and technology-enabled learning; strengthened theory-practice linkages and enhanced teaching practices through school partnerships and mentoring; and impactful education research in areas such as assessment and developing teaching competencies, practices and mentoring. Teacher education in Singapore focuses on developing professional leaders in the field of education who are proactive problem-solvers and empowered researchers. It entails a long-term vision of education and an innovative approach to develop teachers with design skills and an inquiring mindset to understand learners in the fast-changing digital and mobile world. This book is aimed at scholars, researchers, policymakers, teacher educators and teachers as well as anyone interested in learning the philosophy behind Singapore's unique TE21 Model for the 21st century and beyond.
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Tan, Oon-Seng., editor
Liu, Woon-Chia., editor.
Low, Ee-Ling., editor
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Chapter 1 Teacher Education Futures: Innovating Policy, Curriculum and Practices
Chapter 2 Teacher Education Policy: Recruitment, Preparation and Progression
Chapter 3 Championing the Teacher Factor
Chapter 4 Underpinning Philosophy of Teacher Education in Singapore: A Values-Driven Paradigm
Chapter 5 Nurturing 21st Century Educators: An EPIIC Perspective
Chapter 6 In Focus: The Role of Education Studies in Teacher Education
Chapter 7 Preparing Mathematics Teachers in Singapore: The Issue of Mathematics Content Knowledge
Chapter 8 Science Teacher Education for the Changing Landscape
Chapter 9 Reconceptualising Experiential Learning in the Pre-Service Geography Fieldwork Module
Chapter 10 Developing Thinking Teachers through Learning Portfolios
Chapter 11 Redesigning and Reconceptualising of Field Experience for Teacher Accreditation
Chapter 12 Mentoring and School Partnerships
Chapter 13 Building Character and Citizenship through Service Learning
Chapter 14 NIE Learning Space: Physical and Virtual Learning Environment
Chapter 15 Teacher Learning and Development across the Continuum: Pre-service to In-service
Chapter 16 Quality Assurance in Teacher Education in Singapore
Chapter 17 Riding toward the Future.

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