scholarly journals Internship Students' Comprehension of Pedagogic Competency and of the Learning Theory of Liberating Learning

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Ismaniati ◽  
C. Asri Budiningsih ◽  
Monika Sidabutar
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Teaching Resources ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government

Indonesian education is challenged with low quality teacher training program management, outdated pedagogy of teaching and learning, a lack of teaching resources, no professional development follow-up for recently certified teachers, a lack of quality control of graduates who enter teacher training courses, and a lack of rigor in teacher training programs. In order to upgrade the quality of education, the government issued a Circular Letter of The Freedom of Learning Policy. This study aimed to determine students’ comprehension of the pedagogic competency and learning theory that liberates learners, which could be used as a basis in developing learning models to accommodate the Policy of Freedom of Learning. The research was a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, and 238 internship students were included who were randomly selected from 7 faculties. The data were collected online using tests and questionnaires. It was found that the mean score of students’ comprehension of pedagogical competency was 41.66, which can be considered low. The mean score of their comprehension of liberating learning theory was 51.43 which can be considered high. In addition, it was found that they agreed with the idealism of the educational leaders about liberating learning; this mindset was developed through taking a Learning Strategy course, Learning Theory course or both. The results of this study can be used to help develop liberating learning models for students. Keywords: comprehension, pedagogic competency, liberating learning theory, liberating learning

scholarly journals BLENDED LEARNING STRATEGY IN TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian F. Byrka
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Technology ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Regional Institute

The article examines the implementation of blended learning strategy in teacher training programs as an innovation in online learning. The blended learning idea comes from blending elements which use online technology with more traditional face-to-face teaching in the same course. The article analyses teacher training programs offered by Chernivtsi Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education. Additional data were gathered through a questionnaire administered to teachers who attended training courses. The characteristics of blended learning strategy, its benefits and limitations for teacher training are supported by a review of literature. The article closes with the comparison of curriculum components (content delivery, learner activities, materials, and required competences) between traditional and blended learning teacher training programs. Having obvious benefits in teacher training programs, the implementation of blended learning strategy sets some additional requirements to a learner, as well as to course instructors and lectors.

scholarly journals Skills Acquired during Teacher Training Programs (B.Ed & M.Ed) and Skills Required in Actual Classroom

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 433-439
Author(s):  
Zain ul Abdin
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Teaching Methodologies ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
Subject Factor ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government

The aim of this study was to explore the differences between the skills developed in teacher training programs and the skills used in the classrooms. The population of this study was 937 Head Masters BPS-17 selected through IBA Sukkur. These Head Masters were selected for primary and Elementary schools by the government of Sindh. Data was collected from the participants through simple random sampling. The sample size for this study was 187 IBA Head Masters all over the Sindh. The questionnaire was used as a research tool to get the responses from IBA selected Head Masters about their teachers who are teaching in their schools.  Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics. Participants’ responses were analyzed through percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The mean score shows that the majority of teachers don’t have planning (M= 2.31), presentation (M=2.29), and management skills (2.34). The mean score of command over the subject factor is (M= 2.02), appropriate teaching methodologies factor (M= 2.28) and evaluation skills factor (M= 2.22) shows that majority of teachers don’t have command over the subject and they do not use appropriate and modern teaching methodologies. Furthermore, teachers do not have evaluation skills to measure the students learning objectives and to know the students' strengths and weaknesses. It was concluded that whatever teachers learned in the professional trainings do not use those skills in the classrooms because most teachers are not interested in teacher training programs.

Instructional Technology and Meaningful Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 44-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Ntuli ◽  
Arnold Nyarambi
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Teacher Training Programs

The use and importance of technology in teaching and learning processes is well established in teacher training programs and teaching literature; however, integration of technology in meaningful ways remains a challenge. For teacher candidates to be able to effectively integrate technology in the classrooms, they need to experience meaningful technology pedagogical practices during teacher training. This chapter synthesizes well-established and relatively new technology pedagogical strategies that could be used with teacher candidates. The aim is to provide a summary of research-based strategies for teacher educators interested in improving technology integration in their teacher training programs.

scholarly journals Agility in Teacher Training: Distance Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Yonit Nissim ◽  
Eitan Simon
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Survey Responses

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic forced the world to respond in new and unconventional ways. Quick thinking and unusual flexibility were required whilst operating under conditions of uncertainty and fear. This article deals with agility in the implementation of distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic as it occurred at Ohalo College of Education with the outbreak of the epidemic in Israel in March 2020. Within 48 hours from the moment that Israel’s government announced a nation-wide lockdown, the College shifted from frontal teaching and learning to social distancing and distance teaching. The College adopted agile leadership that led to moving 700 courses to distance learning and teaching, with 150 lecturers and 1,500 students in their homes; the semester continued, but differently, in light of the lockdown and limitations ordered by the government. It is clear that such swift organization, executed with maximum flexibility, did not benefit from proper planning and was far perfect. This article offers a look at academic agility as demonstrated during the transition of a college of education to distance learning under emergency conditions. It will be examined through an analysis of survey responses from students. The goal of the survey was to assess students’ attitudes toward the implementation of this strategy.

scholarly journals KAJIAN PENERAPAN TEORI PEMBELAJARAN BERMAKNA AUSUBEL BERDASARKAN PERSPEKTIF ALKITABIAH PADA MATERI HIDROKARBON [A STUDY ON THE APPLICATION OF AUSUBEL'S MEANINGFUL LEARNING THEORY ON HYDROCARBON CHEMICAL LEARNING BASED ON A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE]

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Sekar Kinasih ◽  
Kelly Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Learning Theory ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Contextual Learning ◽  
Contextual Approach ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Contextual Teaching ◽  
Biblical Perspective ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

<p>Learning about hydrocarbons in a chemistry class requires a high understanding of concepts and memory. Students usually only focus on memorizing and understanding the material when studying hydrocarbons in order to get good grades during exams, as happened to the grade 11 students in one of the schools in Lampung. This results in students not really learning about hydrocarbons and how they are useful for daily life. The purpose of writing this paper is to explain the study of the application of Ausubel's meaningful learning theory with the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) strategy on hydrocarbon material based on a biblical perspective. Ausubel's meaningful learning theory with a Contextual Teaching and Learning strategy can help students find the meaning of learning because this theory emphasizes the integration of information that is relevant to a student's life or context. Through contextual learning students also obtain life values based on a biblical perspective. The method of writing this research is a literature study based on 20 reference sources. The conclusion obtained is that each stage in Ausubel's meaningful learning theory with a contextual approach can help students find the meaning of learning by connecting old knowledge with new knowledge that is more relevant to life. Students can also add value to their life by becoming wise users of petroleum which is a hydrocarbon.</p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRACT: </strong>Hidrokarbon adalah salah satu materi pembelajaran kimia yang membutuhkan pemahaman konsep  dan daya ingat yang tinggi. Siswa biasanya hanya fokus menghafalkan dan memahami materi ketika belajar hidrokarbon agar bisa memperoleh nilai yang baik  saat ujian, seperti yang terjadi pada siswa kelas XI SMA di salah satu sekolah di Lampung. Hal tersebut mengakibatkan siswa tidak menemukan makna dalam pembelajaran hidrokarbon yang  berguna bagi kehidupan sehari-hari. Tujuan penulisan makalah ini adalah untuk memaparkan setiap tahapan dalam penerapan teori pembelajaran bermakna Ausubel dengan strategi <em>Contextual Teachin</em><em>g and Learning</em> (CTL) pada materi hidrokarbon berdasarkan perspektif Alkitabiah<em> yang </em>dapat menolong siswa menemukan makna pembelajaran yang relevan dengan kehidupan siswa atau kontekstual. Melalui pembelajaran yang kontekstual siswa juga memperoleh nilai-nilai kehidupan berdasarkan perspektif Alkitabiah. Metode penulisan penelitian ini adalah kajian  literatur berdasarkan 20 sumber referensi. Kesimpulan yang diperoleh yaitu setiap tahapan dalam teori pembelajaran bermakna Ausubel dengan pendekatan kontekstual dapat menolong siswa menemukan makna belajar melalui  menghubungkan pengetahuan lama dengan pengetahuan baru yang lebih relevan dengan kehidupan. Siswa juga dapat memperoleh nilai kehidupan untuk menjadi pribadi yang berhikmat dan bijaksana dalam menggunakan minyak bumi.</p>

scholarly journals A critical realist approach to literacy acquisition and development, with specific application to teacher traning and support in primary education in KwaZulu-Natal

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rookumani Govender
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Literacy Acquisition ◽  
The Government ◽  
Training And Support

In adopting a critical realist approach, this study offers a view of the complex social and contextual factors impacting on literacy acquisition and development in primary education, which is thought to be its main contribution to the field. The study‟s focus was on reading because reading is a fundamental part of literacy acquisition and development in primary education. Its purpose was to establish the state of current literacy teaching and learning practices in formal education so that, ultimately, recommendations could be made for teacher training and support. In the changing face of education in post-apartheid South Africa, provision has been made by the government to democratise education, and, in particular allow all students equity of access to key competences such as literacy. However, there are signs that all is not well at the level of implementation, for example, the low learner pass rate. In particular, teachers do not appear to be coping with the new dispensation, and are generally demoralised and demotivated. It must be stressed that the issue of literacy acquisition and development is complex and multi-layered, and not just a simple question of applying linguistic knowledge or skills. While literacy is a key competence for schooling and a key life skill, education is an essential variable in literacy acquisition and development. However, there are indications that the South African educational system is failing to deliver quality education to its learners. It has been estimated that illiteracy is costing the government as much as R550 billion a year. The fact remains that the main responsibility for teaching literacy rests with schools. Currently there is a literacy crisis in South Africa. This means that large numbers of children are not acquiring the high level skills in reading and writing that will enable them to take part in the new knowledge economy. The general aim of this project was to investigate the process of literacy acquisition and development in primary schools. The investigation focused specifically on how learners acquire literacy, and the involvement of teaching training and support for educators. It was anticipated that the investigation would identify gaps in the acquisition and development of literacy, as well as iii provide recommendations for teacher training and support: the findings might then feed specialist knowledge on the current state of literacy acquisition in formal education into the area of teacher training as to address the problem of lack of preparedness of teachers to deal with literacy acquisition. The project involved an investigation of literacy teaching and learning practices in three different types of public school in the Ethekwini Region, comprising ex-Model C, semi-urban and rural schools. The scope of the study was confined to three primary schools in KwaZulu Natal. The selected research sites were Joel1 Primary School (urban) in the Pinetown area, Milo Primary School The semiurban) in the Mariannhill area, and John Primary School (rural) in the Ndwedwe District. No attempt was made to generalise on the acquisition of language and development, and the provision of teacher training and support at these selected primary schools with reference to schools in the rest of South Africa. However, it is thought that the findings might well be relevant to some schools to enable them to cope and understand the role and function of language acquisition and development. The social factors which negatively impact on literacy acquisition and development were found to include features of the local social context, security for literacy resources and other physical challenges. Factors impacting negatively on teacher performance were inadequate teacher training, the impact of teacher unions, and the effects of poverty and HIV/AIDS. Some of the clearly intertwined challenges experienced at the Intermediate Phase education level include the problems of insufficient teaching staff numbers and insufficient numbers of competent and trained staff; lack of sufficient support for African language learners; large class sizes; lack of resources; and lack of quality leadership in schools. These challenges are the shaky ground upon which we build education for some of our learners, especially those in rural and poor areas.

scholarly journals Práticas avaliativas: uma pesquisa nos cursos de formação docente (Evaluative practices: a research in teacher training courses)

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1156
Author(s):  
Maria de Lourdes Da Silva Neta ◽  
Antonio Germano Magalhães Junior ◽  
Marcos James Chaves Bessa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Evaluation Practices ◽  
Enseñanza Superior ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
Training Courses

The evaluation enables making decision by monitoring educational actions, pointing out the progress of students, as well as highlighting the gaps in teaching and learning, providing information for teachers, managers and students, giving opportunities for further training in higher education. With this, the research starts from the following question: how did the evaluative practices of the teachers in the Degree in History? The object of the research was based on evaluative practices in higher education, specifically in two undergraduate courses. The objective was to understand the evaluation practices in undergraduate courses in History, to conceptualize evaluation of teaching and learning and to describe the evaluation practices carried out by the coordinators. The research, of bibliographical and field character, has used the studies of Cavalcante and Mello (2015), Moraes (2014), Tardif (2008), Viana (2012) and others. The methodology of qualitative approach was developed through semi-structured interviews with the managers. The managers' revelations evidenced that the evaluation was carried out by the teachers, autonomously, without the assistance of the Coordination, being no longer characterized as didactic-pedagogical subsidy to foster improvements in teaching and learning in teacher training courses, reducing to measurement conception focused on the application of instruments, on the quantification of learning and without the conception of measurement focused on the application of instruments, the quantification of learning and without feedback students.Resumo A avaliação possibilita a tomada de decisão promovendo o acompanhamento das ações de ensino, apontando o progresso dos discentes, assim como releva as lacunas no ensino e aprendizagem, fornecendo informações para os docentes, gestores e estudantes, dando ensejo ao aperfeiçoamento formativo no ensino superior. Com isso a pesquisa parte do seguinte questionamento: como se desenvolveram as práticas avaliativas dos professores nos cursos de licenciatura em História? O objeto da investigação aportou-se nas práticas avaliativas no ensino superior, de modo específico, em dois cursos de licenciatura. Objetivou-se compreender as práticas avaliativas nos cursos de licenciatura em História, conceituar avaliação do ensino e da aprendizagem e descrever as práticas avaliativas pautadas pelos coordenadores. A pesquisa, de caráter bibliográfico e de campo recorreu aos estudos de Cavalcante e Mello (2015), Moraes (2014), Tardif (2008), Viana (2012), dentre outros. A metodologia de abordagem qualitativa foi desenvolvida mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas com os gestores. As revelações dos gestores evidenciaram que avaliação era realizada pelos docentes, de modo autônomo, sem o auxílio das Coordenações, deixando de ser caracterizada como subsídio didático-pedagógico para fomentar melhorias no ensino e aprendizagem nos cursos de formação de professores, reduzindo-se a concepção de medida centrada na aplicação de instrumentos, na quantificação das aprendizagens e sem feedback aos estudantes. Resumen La evaluación posibilita la toma de decisiones promoviendo el acompañamiento de las acciones de enseñanza, apuntando el progreso de los alumnos, así como releva las lagunas en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, proporcionando informaciones para los docentes, gestores y estudiantes, dando lugar al perfeccionamiento formativo en la enseñanza superior. Con ello la investigación parte del siguiente cuestionamiento: cómo se desarrollaron las prácticas de evaluación de los profesores en los cursos de licenciatura en Historia? El objeto de la investigación se aportó en las prácticas evaluativas en la enseñanza superior, de modo específico, en dos cursos de grado. Se objetivó comprender las prácticas evaluativas en los cursos de licenciatura en Historia, conceptuar la evaluación de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje y describir las prácticas de evaluación realizadas por los coordinadores. La investigación, de carácter bibliográfico y de campo recurrió a los estudios de Cavalcante y Mello (2015), Moraes (2014), Tardif (2008), Viana (2012) y otros. La metodología de abordaje cualitativo fue desarrollada mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas con los gestores. Las revelaciones de los gestores evidenciaron que la evaluación era realizada por los docentes, de modo autónomo, sin el auxilio de las Coordinaciones, dejando de ser caracterizada como subsidio didáctico-pedagógico para fomentar las mejoras en la enseñanza y aprendizaje en los cursos de formación de profesores, reduciéndose concepción de medida centrada en la aplicación de instrumentos, en la cuantificación de los aprendizajes y sin retroalimentación estudiantes.Keywords: Teaching-learning assessment, Teacher education, Managers.Palavras-chave: Práticas avaliativas, Ensino e aprendizagem, Formação docente, Gestores.Palabras claves: Enseñanza-aprendizaje, Evaluación, Formación docente, Administradores.ReferencesBOGDAN, R. C.; BIKLEN, S. K. Investigação qualitativa em educação: uma introdução à teoria e aos métodos. Tradução Maria João Alvarez. Porto: Porto, 1994.CAVALCANTE, L. P. F.; MELLO M. A. Avaliação da aprendizagem no ensino de graduação em Saúde: concepções, intencionalidades, reflexões. Avaliação, Campinas; Sorocaba, SP, v. 20, n. 2, p. 423-442, jul. 2015.FONSECA, S. G. Didática e prática de ensino de História: experiências, reflexões e aprendizados. Campinas, SP: Papirus, 2003.  LUCKESI, C. C. Avaliação da aprendizagem escolar. São Paulo: Cortez, 2008.MINAYO, M. C. de S. O desafio da pesquisa social. In: ___________. Pesquisa social: teoria, método e criatividade. 30 ed. Petrópolis: Vozes, 2011.MORAES, D. A. F. de. Prova: instrumento avaliativo a serviço da regulação do ensino e da aprendizagem. Est. Aval. Educ., São Paulo, v. 22, n. 49, p. 233-258, maio/ago. 2014.MOREIRA, S. M.; RANGEL. M. A correção como processo avaliativo: diferentes percepções em diálogo.  Est. Aval. Educ., São Paulo, v. 26, n. 62, p. 520-540, maio/ago. 2015.POLTRONIERI, H.;  CALDERÓN, A. I. Avaliação da aprendizagem na educação superior: a produção científica da revista Estudos em Avaliação Educacional em questão. Avaliação, Campinas; Sorocaba, SP, v. 20, n. 2, p. 467-487, jul. 2015.SILVA NETA, M. de L.; MAGALHÃES JUNIOR. A. G. Práticas avaliativas na formação docente: teoria e prática.  Horizontes, v. 35, n. 2, p. 38-48, mai./ago. 2017.TARDIF, M. Saberes docentes e formação profissional. 9 ed. Petrópolis: Vozes, 2008.VIANA, C. M. Q. Q. Reflexões sobre avaliação da aprendizagem na visão de alunos de graduação. In: D’ÁVILA, C. M.; VEIGA, I. P. A. (org.). Didática e docência na educação superior: implicações para a formação de professores. Campinas: Papirus, 2012, p. 61-82. VILLAS BOAS, B. M. de. Portfólio, avaliação e trabalho pedagógico. Campinas: Papirus, 2004. WERLE, F. O. C. Avaliação em larga escala: foco na escola. Brasília: Liber Livros, 2010.

scholarly journals Teaching and learning process to enhance teaching effectiveness: literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Afzal Sayed Munna ◽  
Md Abul Kalam
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Teaching Resources ◽  
Research Findings

Teaching and learning process can be defined as a transformation process of knowledge from teachers to students. It is referred as the combination of various elements within the process where an educator identifies and establish the learning objectives and develop teaching resources and implement the teaching and learning strategy. On the other hand, learning is a cardinal factor that a teacher must consider while teaching students. The paper evaluated various academic journals, pedagogy and inclusive practices to assess the teaching effectiveness within the higher education setting. The objective of the research is to assess the teaching effectiveness in higher education setting. The research used experimental research methods (primarily reflection) using literary forms to analyse the theory with the reinforcement of the practice from the university experiences. The research findings suggests that, providing positive and adequate formative and developmental feedback, introduction of role play have profound positive impact on the confidence and self-esteem of the students. It was also revealed that, active learning environment promotes inclusivity and improve the faculty and student academic performances. The research findings will enable the educators to help create and implement an inclusive teaching and learning environment to improve the learner’s expectation and academic performance.

scholarly journals Reshaping Teachers' e-Training through MOOCs in Pakistan

2017 ◽  
pp. 13-28
Author(s):  
Aysha Khalil ◽  
Naveed Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Open Education ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
Training Courses

Open education has come forward as a contemporary vogue across all areas of education including teacher training over the globe. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are trending concept that aim to fulfill the prospects of digital openness for providing e-Training to university teachers by utilizing novel open learning environments. MOOCs make it possible for large number of teachers to get involved in worldwide collaborative learning experiences through open e-Training courses. As technology adaptation in education is relatively slower in Pakistan, MOOCs are still uncommon in teacher training practices. This paper contemplates the significance of MOOCs in teachers' e-Training. This study also explores the awareness and utilization level of university teachers for MOOCs, and compares the perceptions of teachers of public and private universities about benefits and obstacles for utilizing MOOCs in e-Trainings and their willingness to participate in e-Training through MOOCs. 50 Teachers from five public universities and five private universities were taken as a sample on the basis of familiarity and participation in online training programs. Existing literature and research studies were reviewed to find out the significance of MOOCs in teacher training programs. A survey questionnaire was administered to explore the awareness and utilization level of university teachers for MOOCs. Findings revealed that MOOCs have gained substantial importance in university teacher trainings of most of the countries of the world, whereas university teachers of Pakistan are not well aware of potential and use of MOOCs in education. Also, teachers of private universities tend to show more interest and inclination towards using MOOCs for their professional e-Training courses. It was recommended to use MOOCs in professional e-Training of university teachers of Pakistan to align them with the global trends of open education and also provide them opportunities to learn in collaborative environments for professional elevation in a global age.

The Development of Special Education and Inclusion in Taiwan

2022 ◽  
pp. 242-257
Author(s):  
Cheng-Fen Chang ◽  
Hui-Ting Wang
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Education System ◽  
Special Education Teacher ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
History Of Special Education ◽  
Teacher Training Programs ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Government

This chapter provides an example from Asia for professionals interested in how culturally responsive education systems have been established for people with disabilities. The chapter begins with the history of special education in Taiwan, continues with the characteristics of the current special education system, and ends with discussion of issues and future development. Readers will find the history and the special education system developed from point to line and then to plane, to form a holistic, comprehensive model. The government, scholars, and parents together have contributed to the Special Education System. The system was influenced primarily by the US and Japan, but also stemmed from the unique Taiwanese culture itself. In addition, the author described different special education teacher training stages and the demands of higher standards of teacher training programs and the necessity for substantial changes. Finally, the authors identified three issues and trends for future development: service extension to both ends, service quality, and evidence-based practices.

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