Binding: Paperback
Description: 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 (PIS a). 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.
Title: Singapores Approach To Developing Teachers Hindsight Insight And Foresight
Author(s): Liu Woon Chia
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138359598
Pages: 200 Pages, 2 Line Drawings, Black And White; 3 Halftones, Black And White; 5 Illustrations, Black An
Publication Date: 9/29/2021
Category: Teaching Skills & Techniques