The importance of good teachers and how teachers are “made" is examined by various factors underpinning quality teacher training, a critical driver of quality learning that is, in turn, a key outcome for any education system. Hence in ensuring the quality of teachers in Kiwanis, there are 4 factors that consistently have been identified as key elements that support quality delivery of training; 
1- screening mechanisms, 
2- coursework; and
3- quality assurance

Screening Mechanisms :

The literature is clear that the use of various quality screening mechanisms across all teacher training tends to support quality learning outcomes. For example, an assessment of candidates’ capabilities was used at their entry into preservice training to tailor programs and otherwise provide remediation when candidates did not have the competencies to successfully participate in available training. Most often relied on a single requirement for entry, such as level of completed education is not sufficient and most likely reflected a desire not to deter candidates in situations where student enrollments were growing. Hence, screening is designed to improve the attractiveness of the teaching profession and it creates a positive step towards ensuring a longer-term pipeline of quality candidates into the profession.

Coursework:

Balanced attention to the subject matter and pedagogical skills is clearly important, as it highlighted the basics of content and teacher preparation whilst coursework must be grounded in relevant curricula, it also needs to be delivered by qualified teacher educators who can impart relevant skills over an adequate time period, backed up by suitable materials. In this context of coursework, some areas need to be continuously monitored and be in the capacity of development to teacher educators because it could affect pedagogical methods which include teaching materials such as textbooks, videos,  and communication technology.

Quality assurance:

Effective monitoring needs to ensure their adherence to training standards and ensuring teachers are meeting and working towards the objective, mission, and vision of Kiwanis.


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