Teaching excellence through professional learning and policy reform Lessons from around the world

If the quality of an education system can never exceed the quality of its teachers, then countries need to do all they can to build a high-quality teaching force. This publication describes the knowledge, skills and character qualities common to the most effective teachers. It examines the education...

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Main Author Schleicher, Andreas
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Paris OECD Publishing 2016
Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
Edition1
SeriesInternational summit on the teaching profession
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Summary:If the quality of an education system can never exceed the quality of its teachers, then countries need to do all they can to build a high-quality teaching force. This publication describes the knowledge, skills and character qualities common to the most effective teachers. It examines the education policies and practices that help teachers to acquire these tools, including through induction and mentoring programmes, ongoing professional development activities, student assessments, and collaboration with colleagues. The publication also discusses the importance of involving all stakeholders - especially teachers - in the process of education reform. (DIPF/Orig.).
ISBN:9789264252059
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9264252053
9789264252042
DOI:10.1787/9789264252059-en