Trends in teacher education
{"Image DocumentName": "Trends in teacher education", "Image ImageDescription": "Academic rigour. Experiential learning. Reflective practice. Academic Rigour: Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future incorporates up-to-date knowledge about key issues related to global realities and sustainable development themes from many disciplines. Since it has been produced by an international body (UNESCO), the programme has been developed through extensive consultation, review and evaluation and is as free as possible from cultural or other biases. Links to numerous Internet sites also provide multiple perspectives on topics and can enhance access to information and critical thinking. Experiential Learning: All the modules in Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future are based upon an experiential learning process that invites teachers to analyse and interpret information in a variety of forms (e.g. text, tables, diagrams, computer games, and linked WWW-sites); review new knowledge in the light of current understandings; develop skills in a wide variety of teaching and learning strategies; and adapt new ideas and skills to practical educational tasks. Reflection: Reflection is integral to the professional development experiences in Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future. A deepening appreciation of education for a sustainable future is encouraged by the use of a \u2018Learning Journal\u2019 in every module. Answering questions in the \u2018Learning Journal\u2019 is a practical way of learning. It also provides a record of what has been learnt, ideas and plans for applying these ideas in local situations, and opportunities for on-going professional reflection. Some questions in the Learning Journal may also be used as starting points for student learning material.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}