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This paper is a commentary regarding the journey of change in Singapore’s teacher education, in particular at the National Institute of Education (NIE). Change in Singapore’s teacher education follows closely the phases of school accountability in the education system. Although initial teacher education is centralised at the NIE, further teacher education and professional development are increasingly decentralised in the system. Despite the need to adapt very quickly to the needs of the profession, teacher education is built in a balanced and steady manner, so that there is both change and continuity over the years. The commentary also suggests three areas to consider regarding what lies ahead for teacher education in Singapore and NIE.
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Ng, P.T. A journey of change in Singapore’s teacher education. Educ Res Policy Prac (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10671-024-09374-7
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