National Taipei University of Education and TFT Collaborate on In-Service Teacher Training to Retain Talent in Rural Schools
National Taipei University of Education and the non-profit organization TFT (Teach For Taiwan) have partnered to launch Taiwan's first "practice-oriented" post-baccalaureate education credit program starting in May. This initiative aims to help retain talent in rural areas by enhancing teachers' cultural sensitivity and adaptability through a blended learning approach for in-service teachers.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chih-chung, Taipei 7th) Rural teachers have a high turnover rate. National Taipei University of Education and the non-profit organization TFT (Teach For Taiwan) have partnered to launch Taiwan's first "practice-oriented" post-baccalaureate education credit program starting in May, to help retain talent in rural areas.
National Taipei University of Education, TFT, and the U.S. teacher training institution Relay Graduate School of Education signed a memorandum of understanding today in Taipei and held a press conference, officially announcing the pilot implementation of the "Practice-Oriented Teacher Training Post-Baccalaureate Education Credit Program for Remote Area Schools" in the 115th academic year. This program aligns with international trends, aiming to enhance teachers' cultural sensitivity and inclusive adaptability through an in-service credit program, transforming academic theories into teaching practices.
The target audience for this credit program is substitute teachers already teaching in rural areas. They will not need to interrupt their teaching work but will adopt a blended learning approach, combining online and in-person sessions on weekends and during winter and summer breaks. Each participant will be assigned a coach to assist them in applying theoretical knowledge to teaching practice and receiving feedback in the classroom.
Shih Hui-wen, CEO of TFT, stated that many teachers enter rural areas alone, and it is very difficult for them to pursue further education without sufficient support. The international trend is to blur the lines between pre-service and in-service training. The post-baccalaureate program, through its practice-oriented model, helps rural teachers more quickly transform learned knowledge into teaching capabilities when facing complex challenges, thereby accumulating successful experiences and firmly rooting themselves in rural areas.
Chen Ching-ho, President of National Taipei University of Education, hopes that through this tripartite cooperation, a collaborative partnership between universities and civil society will be established, integrating academic expertise with frontline educational practical energy to respond to rural needs, allowing teachers willing to stay in rural areas to continue receiving stable and effective professional support. He also hopes that this innovative practice can become a model for teacher training in Taiwan.
"The Practice-Oriented Teacher Training Post-Baccalaureate Education Credit Program for Remote Area Schools" is expected to enroll 48 students, with an additional 3 spots for indigenous people. Enrollment conditions can be found on the official websites of National Taipei University of Education and TFT. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chih-chung, Taipei 7th) Rural teachers have a high turnover rate. National Taipei University of Education and the non-profit organization TFT (Teach For Taiwan) have partnered to launch Taiwan's first "practice-oriented" post-baccalaureate education credit program starting in May, to help retain talent in rural areas.
National Taipei University of Education, TFT, and the U.S. teacher training institution Relay Graduate School of Education signed a memorandum of understanding today in Taipei and held a press conference, officially announcing the pilot implementation of the "Practice-Oriented Teacher Training Post-Baccalaureate Education Credit Program for Remote Area Schools" in the 115th academic year. This program aligns with international trends, aiming to enhance teachers' cultural sensitivity and inclusive adaptability through an in-service credit program, transforming academic theories into teaching practices.
The target audience for this credit program is substitute teachers already teaching in rural areas. They will not need to interrupt their teaching work but will adopt a blended learning approach, combining online and in-person sessions on weekends and during winter and summer breaks. Each participant will be assigned a coach to assist them in applying theoretical knowledge to teaching practice and receiving feedback in the classroom.
Shih Hui-wen, CEO of TFT, stated that many teachers enter rural areas alone, and it is very difficult for them to pursue further education without sufficient support. The international trend is to blur the lines between pre-service and in-service training. The post-baccalaureate program, through its practice-oriented model, helps rural teachers more quickly transform learned knowledge into teaching capabilities when facing complex challenges, thereby accumulating successful experiences and firmly rooting themselves in rural areas.
Chen Ching-ho, President of National Taipei University of Education, hopes that through this tripartite cooperation, a collaborative partnership between universities and civil society will be established, integrating academic expertise with frontline educational practical energy to respond to rural needs, allowing teachers willing to stay in rural areas to continue receiving stable and effective professional support. He also hopes that this innovative practice can become a model for teacher training in Taiwan.
"The Practice-Oriented Teacher Training Post-Baccalaureate Education Credit Program for Remote Area Schools" is expected to enroll 48 students, with an additional 3 spots for indigenous people. Enrollment conditions can be found on the official websites of National Taipei University of Education and TFT. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150507
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