The Direction of Change in Teacher Education: Reflection and Practice

Abstract

Purpose: This study is written with the purpose of examining the direction of changes in teacher education for the purpose of fostering teachers whose roles are diversifying. It was judged that the direction of change in teacher education would be possible through reflection on the past, awareness on the present, and practical action for the future. Methods: Critical literature study and researcher's insight were used for the paper. Results: The problems of the teacher education curriculum, analysis of the teacher education curriculum problems from a failure theory perspective, and research analysis results related to the reform plan of the teacher education system were presented. Conclusion: The conclusions of the study are as follows. First, teacher education institutions need to operate their own unique curriculum, and for this purpose, it is necessary to extend the teacher education period to some extent. Second, the integration and abolition of teacher education institutions requires a careful approach and sufficient time. Third, the role of instructors in teacher education institutions is very important. Fourth, the new practice of teacher education should be led by teacher education institutions.