The Quality Teaching

Building a High-Quality Teaching Profession

Lessons from around THe worLd

Background Report for the International Summit on the Teaching Profession

Building a High-Quality Teaching Profession

Lessons from around the worLd

Table of contents

IntroductIon .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 chapter 1 RecRuitment and initial pRepaRation of teacheRs .............................................................................. 7

  • making teaching an attractive career choice ............................................................................................................................... 8   • ensuring high-quality initial teacher education ....................................................................................................................... 14

chapter 2 teacheR development, suppoRt, caReeRs and employment conditions ........................... 17   • meeting the need for professional development .................................................................................................................... 18 • fostering an environment for effective teacher collaboration ....................................................................................... 23 • establishing effective employment conditions ......................................................................................................................... 26   • Providing for attractive careers ........................................................................................................................................................... 30 chapter 3 teacheR evaluation and compensation ..................................................................................................... 33   ...