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Original article | International Journal of Progressive Education 2024, Vol. 20(3) 1-11

Ethiopian College of Teacher Education Program: A Tension between Selection, Curriculum and Professional Development

Eyasu Gemechu & Zinab Aba-Oli

pp. 1 - 11   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2024.664.1   |  Manu. Number: MANU-2306-14-0008.R3

Published online: June 01, 2024  |   Number of Views: 12  |  Number of Download: 65


Abstract

The purpose of the study is to identify the major issues and challenges in Ethiopian college of teacher education program with respect to selection of prospective candidates, curriculum development and continuous professional development. Qualitative data gathered from literature was analyzed and interpreted. The data were collected based on the relevance to the context and recent developments of the topic under investigation. Besides, document analysis method was adopted to assess the selection procedures, content of the teacher education curriculum and obtain relevant information. The findings of the review indicated that the major contextual challenges of teacher education program in Ethiopia were admission of low quality candidates, low quality curriculum and lack of relevant continuous professional development program in college of teacher education. Moreover, the teacher education curriculum was not aligned with primary school curriculum, and curriculum was not in TPAKC integrated manner. Finally, based on the analysis of the results, the researchers forwarded possible recommendations and way out that could help to bridge the gap.

Keywords: Teacher Education, Curriculum, Selection, Continuous Professional Development


How to Cite this Article?

APA 6th edition
Gemechu, E. & Aba-Oli, Z. (2024). Ethiopian College of Teacher Education Program: A Tension between Selection, Curriculum and Professional Development . International Journal of Progressive Education, 20(3), 1-11. doi: 10.29329/ijpe.2024.664.1

Harvard
Gemechu, E. and Aba-Oli, Z. (2024). Ethiopian College of Teacher Education Program: A Tension between Selection, Curriculum and Professional Development . International Journal of Progressive Education, 20(3), pp. 1-11.

Chicago 16th edition
Gemechu, Eyasu and Zinab Aba-Oli (2024). "Ethiopian College of Teacher Education Program: A Tension between Selection, Curriculum and Professional Development ". International Journal of Progressive Education 20 (3):1-11. doi:10.29329/ijpe.2024.664.1.

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