This document discusses teacher preparation and the role of teachers. It covers several topics:
- The goals and components of teacher preparation programs, which aim to equip teachers with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be effective in the classroom.
- Philosophies of education like essentialism, progressivism, and existentialism that influence how teachers approach their role and what they teach.
- Teaching as a lifelong journey, profession, and mission to educate and shape society.
- Common teaching methods like lecturing, demonstrating, collaboration, and peer teaching that teachers can use depending on the subject matter and students.
- Qualities of global teachers, including knowledge of different education systems and skills for