PROSPECTS AND DILEMMAS OF TEACHER PREPARATION FOR QUALITY CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION

Abstract

The implementation of curriculum is hindered by common problems and dilemmas confronting teacher educators in the global knowledge society. Teacher preparation may be facing tough and varying types of dilemmas. This paper takes up the issue of quality teacher preparation by exploring several pivotal questions: What constitutes global teacher preparation? What constitutes effective curriculum implementation, What are the global dilemmas in teacher preparation and curriculum implementation? What are the global prospects for teacher preparation and curriculum implementation? The discussion is framed by four knowledge themes: planning, development, evaluation and reforms in the teacher preparation and curriculum implementation in the global context.