Foreword -- xiii

Acknowledgments -- xv

A Note on Terminology -- xvii

Glossary xvii Abbreviations -- xxi

Preparing Primary School Teachers: At a Glance -- xxiv

PART 1 Overview of Initial Teacher Education

Chapter 1 Why ITE Matters for Education -- 3

Chapter 2 What ITE Looks Like Around the World -- 15

Spotlight: Country Experience Case Studies--- 37

PART 2 Building Better ITE: A Review of Evidence and Practice

Chapter 3 Principle 1: Make ITE Programs Attractive and Selective, Targeting Candidates with High Potential -- 49

Chapter 4 Principle 2: Provide Relevant and Impactful ITE Program Content by Skilled Teacher Educators -- 69

Chapter 5 Principle 3: Incorporate Quality Field Placements for Teaching Experience and Practice -- 101

Chapter 6 Principle 4: Align Institutions for Responsive, Efficient, and Quality-Driven ITE -- 117

Chapter 7 Principle 5: Enhance Quality Assurance Processes to Maintain High Standards in ITE -- 139

Chapter 8 Conclusion: Summary of Principles and Research Investments -- 155