Quality in Teacher Education and Professional Development: Chinese and German Perspectives

This edited book discusses the past and changing contexts of Chinese and German teacher education under the impact of globalization, and offers a comprehensive discussion on other issues in the management and implementation of change in teacher education. It provides an overview, review of literature, and research, and examples of teacher education practice. The volume addresses key issues such as teacher standards, ICT in education, STEM education, vocational teacher education, university-school partnership, and teaching Chinese or German as a second language. It is a useful reference for graduate students and researchers in international and comparative education, teacher education, and curriculum studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book explores the historical and evolving contexts of Chinese and German teacher education in the backdrop of globalization, while also addressing key quality concerns in teacher education. Edited by two esteemed scholars, it offers a comprehensive examination of various issues related to the management and implementation of change in teacher education, particularly in terms of teacher education curricula for professional development. The volume comprises a combination of chapters that provide an overview, review of literature, and research, while also offering practical examples and recent empirical studies on these topics. Co-edited by experts from Mainland China (including Hong Kong) and Germany, the book addresses key themes such as teacher standards, ICT in education, e-learning in teacher education, STEM education, vocational teacher education, university-school partnerships in teacher education, and teaching Chinese or German as a second language.

This book serves as a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in the fields of international and comparative education, teacher education, and curriculum studies. It provides insights into trends, best practices, and challenges encountered in Mainland China and Germany, offering valuable lessons and perspectives for teacher educators and practitioners alike. By examining the past and changing contexts of Chinese and German teacher education, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue on quality in teacher education and serves as a catalyst for further research and development in this field.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032055305