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Part B
7. Issues and concerns in Teacher Education between developing and developed country. (Choose ant ONE (1) country from each category)

Abstract
Teacher education programs among countries are often examined and are analyzed for further enhancement of their effectiveness. In this 21st century, teachers are not only expected as imparters of knowledge, teachers are also to hold the responsibility of shaping a better citizenry. This paper aims to compare and contrast the teacher education in Singapore and Malaysia in order to trace the differences and similarities in the responses of these two developed and developing countries.

Introduction Teacher education refers to a program that is related to the development of teacher proficiency …show more content…

The teacher is the person essentially responsible for implementation of the educational process at any stage. This shows that it is vital to capitalize in the preparation of teachers, so that the future of a nation is protected. The importance of competent teachers to the nation’s school system can in no way be overemphasized. Teacher education is extensive and comprehensive. Besides, pre-service and in-service programs for teachers, it is meant to be involved in numerous community programs and added activities such as adult education, and non-formal education, literacy and development activities of the society. Teacher education is dynamic. In order to prepare teachers who are competent to face the challenges of dynamic society, teacher education need to keep abreast of current developments and …show more content…

To produce this high quality education system, schools are encouraged to engage both students and teachers in experiential and cooperative learning, action research, scientific investigation, entrepreneurial activities and discussion. All these attempts are coming from well-prepared and well supported teachers. Teacher education in Singapore is a serious investment throughout the career. The MOE is the center that is responsible in hiring teachers. The MOE recruits from the top third of each cohort for a one-year graduate program in order to get the best teachers or, if they enter earlier a four-year undergraduate teacher education program (Ministry of Education Singapore, 2010). This is to ensure that a native’s school system is staffed by talented and qualified teachers. Many countries have implemented different strategies to recruit the best and train enough teachers meet their

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