TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE USA: CONDITIONS AND PRIORITIES

Authors

  • Suzana Miovska-Spaseva Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37510/

Keywords:

TEACHER, TEACHER EDUCATION, TEACHER INTITIAL PREPARATION, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The reform changes undergoing in the US educational system in recent years, have been emphasizing the issue of teacher education and the teacher profile it should create. The article examines the current situation and the transformations that the teaching profession in the country is facing with, as well as the direction in which it is moving towards.
The main attention is focused on examination of three, issues: law regulations on teaching profession, initial preparation of teachers, and teacher professional development. The analysis of all these topics underlines the importance of the standards and expectations that must be met by the American teacher, as they are considered key mechanisms for effective teaching and education.

Published

2008-12-16

How to Cite

TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE USA: CONDITIONS AND PRIORITIES. (2008). Annual of the Faculty of Philosophy in Skopje, 61(1), 13-27. https://doi.org/10.37510/

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