Aspiring teachers in these nations must exhibit exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to join the teaching profession. These countries have implemented rigorous mechanisms for teacher recruitment, professional training and financial compensation, which have significantly contributed to their transformation into high-performing nations. Consequently, entry into teacher training programmes in Singapore is fiercely competitive, with only a small fraction of applicants being accepted each year. It is worth noting that most top-performing countries adopt one or both of two fundamental structures for their primary school teacher preparation programmes. Prospective primary school teachers in Hong Kong must choose two specialized teaching subjects, with one of them aligning with their undergraduate major.

Source: The Nation July 18, 2023 08:30 UTC