This document discusses teacher education policies and standards in Pakistan and the United States. It outlines the objectives and components of teacher training programs, which include developing subject matter knowledge, pedagogical skills, understanding of child psychology, and other standards related to instruction, assessment, classroom management, and professional development. The goals of teacher education are to ensure teachers are committed to student learning and know how to effectively teach their subjects. Requirements vary between secondary and elementary certification, and also depend on subjects and grade levels taught.