Issues faced by Queensland universities involved in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) experience were in the spotlight at a recent focus group hosted by the School of Education and Professional Studies (EPS).
School staff met with representatives from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for the focus group, which forms part of a broader, global study into teaching and learning, conducted by the OECD.
EPS Head of School Professor Donna Pendergast says the study seeks to provide policy makers and practitioners with examples of effective and innovative policies to improve initial teacher preparation (ITP) programs.
“The study explores how countries attract and select the most suitable candidates into ITP programs, equip prospective teachers with the right skills, certify, select and support new teachers, and ensure effective program delivery.”
Countries participating in the study include Australia, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United States and Wales.
The group offered insights into a range of
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