First Draft of a Position Paper
Teacher Education & Development for 2030
The Essential Role of Education Faculties in Serving their Students, Communities, States/Countries and the Global Community
Premise & Principles:
The overwhelming majority of teachers are recruited, educated and subsequently accredited in all education systems by publicly funded and accountable education faculties/schools of education. The purpose of initial and on-going teacher education and development is to prepare qualified professionals, with relevant content expertise in their assignments matched by attributes and skills in managing students and proven as well as innovative pedagogy and teaching/learning strategies. Faculties or schools of education provide that initial teacher education and play a leading role in ongoing professional development while also conducting research to improve policy, programs and practices as well as serving local, regional or international communities.