TEACHER EDUCATION IN CHALLENGING TIMES. A COMPARATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH TO THE AUSTRIAN AND UKRAINIAN TEACHER EDUCATION REFORMS
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https://doi.org/10.35433/pedagogy.2(117).2024.15Keywords:
teacher education, reforms, education system, Ukraine, Austrian, European standards, international collaborationAbstract
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and reforms in teacher education in Ukraine, drawing comparisons with the Austrian experience, contextualizing the need for reforms in Ukraine's education system within the country's pursuit of European Union membership. Emphasizing the pivotal role of teacher education in driving these reforms, the article analyzes the challenges of teacher education in Ukraine such as inadequate teacher remuneration, outdated pedagogical methods used, and a lack of financial support. Thus, the authors state the urgency of modernizing the teacher education system.
To summarize of teacher education in Austria, corresponding solutions are proposed, including individualized approaches and rigorous selection processes with the reference to Austria's experience with aptitude tests.
Furthermore, the article outlines education reforms in Ukraine, including the passage of laws aimed at aligning higher education with European standards. It analyzes measures such as interdisciplinary programs, distance learning, and increased university autonomy, designed to enhance student autonomy and the quality of education. By comparing these efforts with Austria's initiatives, such as the implementation of the Bologna Process and attempts to make teacher education more attractive, the researchers offer insights into common challenges faced by education systems globally.
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