Ross Marie M.

Espinosa
Prof-Ed
E. Faculty and students mobility
Introduction
“We live in a “global village” hence a need for global
teachers”
Challenges to prospective
teachers

TO BECOME A GLOBAL TEACHER

YOU SHOULD EQUIPPED WITH:
a. Wider range of knowledge of various educational systems outside the
country
b. Master skills and competencies which can address global demands.
c. Posses attitudes and values that are acceptable to multicultural
communities
 A closer look at the
educational systems
of selected countries
of the world
Educational system
Educational System in
Australia
A. Basic Education

6 years ( 6 to 12 y/o)
: 6 years ( 7 to 18 y/o)
a. Junior HS

b. Senior HS
A. Higher Education
Requirement :
Undergraduate Studies (Full Time)

Post Graduate Studies (Full Time)

Educational System of
South Africa
Educational System of
South Africa
A. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF BASIC
EDUCATION

Sectors:
Educational System of
South Africa
A. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF BASIC
EDUCATION

Levels:
Educational System of
South Africa
A. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF BASIC
EDUCATION

Phases:

primary education age of 7

Educational System of
South Africa
A. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF BASIC
EDUCATION
Primary Education:
Educational System of
South Africa
A. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF BASIC
EDUCATION
Educational System of
South Africa
A. HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Institutions:

Most colleges of education offer a 3-year programme leading

to the Diploma in Education (4-year for higher diplomas)
Educational System of
South Africa
A. HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Honor degree require one additional year of study

Educational System of
South Africa
A. HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Other relevant sectors:

Educational System of
South Africa
A. HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Other relevant sectors:

Educational System in
United Kingdom
5 to 16

spiritual, moral,
cultural, mental and physical development

religious education
sex and career education

All schools whether private or state choose to follow the

national curriculum.
Educational System in
United Kingdom
A. BASIC EDUCATIONAL

STAGES
a. Foundational Stage
3 – 5 years

b. Key Stage One grades 1 –

2. 5 – 7 years

* other statutory areas are religious education (format decided by Local

Education Authorities or by the faith in which the school was founded)
Educational System in
United Kingdom
A. BASIC EDUCATIONAL

STAGES
c. Key Stage Two aged 7 to 11
groups 3 - 6

d. Key Stage Three aged 11– 14

groups grades 7– 9
Educational System in
United Kingdom
A. BASIC EDUCATIONAL

STAGES
e. Key Stage Four aged 14 to 16
groups 10 – 11

f. Post 16 Education
beyond the 11 – 18

If the HS does not offer these Sixth Form extra years, the students
may go to a Further Education College (FEC)
Educational System in
United Kingdom
A. BASIC EDUCATIONAL
Educational System in
United Kingdom
B. HIGHER EDUCATION

Undergraduate degrees are not permitted to place B.A or B.Sc.

after their names
TheTeacher and the
Teaching Profession
beyond the ASEAN
CHINA
China being the most populous country has over
200 million students attending public schools taught by
over 9 million teachers in the elementary, junior and
senior high schools.

Teachers in China form the largest teaching force

in the world.
CHINA’S TEACHER
LICENSING
The examinations are standardized for the secondary
teachers by the central government, while examinations for
the elementary teachers are the responsibility of each
province.

Generally, primary teachers should have at least

graduated from secondary normal schools or senior secondary
school while junior secondary teachers should at least have a
teaching diploma from junior teacher colleges.

The senior secondary teachers shall graduate from a

normal university or teacher colleges and holder of degrees
from the tertiary institutions.
CHINA’S TEACHER
LICENSING
The examinations are standardized for the secondary
teachers by the central government, while examinations for
the elementary teachers are the responsibility of each
province.

Generally, primary teachers should have at least

graduated from secondary normal schools or senior secondary
school while junior secondary teachers should at least have a
teaching diploma from junior teacher colleges.

The senior secondary teachers shall graduate from a

normal university or teacher colleges and holder of degrees
from the tertiary institutions.
CHINESE TEACHERS
The general assumption in the Chinese society is
that the teacher tells the single and absolute truth, and
the job of the students is to absorb the knowledge
conveyed by the teacher without question.

While some subjects like English or Mathematics

provide opportunities to practice the structure of the
lesson, their pace, and the nature of questioning is
determined by the teacher.

It is common to complete 45minutes class period

CHINESE TEACHERS
Students are guided by the following tenets:

• Important knowledge comes from the teachers and

textbooks
• Learning involves listening, thinking and silent practice
• Knowledge espoused by the teacher and the textbook
is not to be challenged.

Because of the cultural uniqueness in delivering the lessons by

the teachers, China Ranked 1 in the Global Teacher Status
Index, where teaching profession is regarded equal to the
doctor.
JAPAN
The Japanese Education System is highly centralized and
is administered by the Mombusho or Ministry of
Education.
The school system from kindergarten through university
serves about 24 million students, with about 10% going
to the . About one-third go to the private schools and the
rest are enrolled in the public school system.
The Teaching
Profession in Japan
Japanese Teachers are an essential element in the success
story of the country. Major responsibilities are entrusted
upon the teachers for moral education and character
development and for instilling values, attitudes and living
habits in students at all levels.

Teachers are expected to infuse cultural values throughout

schools activities including student’s lives, both in school or
even at home and community.

According to the Global Teacher Status Index in 2013, the

average annual salary of teachers in Japanese is equivalent
to $43,775.00 annually which is second to Singapore.
The Certification in
Japan
First Class Certificate – is issued to teach in the pre-school,
elementary or secondary teachers with basic qualification
of having earned Bachelor’s Degree.
To teach in the upper secondary level, the basic
qualification is a Master degree.

Second Class Certificate – has a basic qualification of 2

years of study (62 credit units) in a university or other post-
secondary institutions.
While to teach in the secondary level, without a Master’s
degree, the Second Class Certificate will be issued.
United States of
America
The American Educational System has greatly
influenced the Philippine Educational System specifically
the making of the Filipino teacher.

First American Teachers called Thomasites, and the

opening of the normal schools in different provinces of the
country provided a very strong foundation for teacher
education.
Becoming a
Professional Teacher in
U.S.A
Pre-service students who are preparing to teach oin
any grade levels have to attend a college or a university for
four years, major or minor in education and earn a teaching
certificate.
It is possible to earn a teaching degree after
graduation by taking additional courses post-baccalaureate
or by entering a Master Arts in Teaching program.
A Teaching Certificate earned in one state may or
may not be recognized in another. There is an increasing
practice requiring that prospective teachers demonstrate
some minimal level of competency by passing a
competency test before they are allowed to enter the
profession.
Becoming a
Professional Teacher in
U.S.A
National Teacher Examination (NTE)
Praxis I or Praxis II Written Test

Many states, now require that teachers also renew their

certification by continuing to take “renewal credits”.

Permanent certification is granted if the teacher performs

adequately according to the standards established by the
state.
What Makes a Good
American Teacher?
Those working in elementary schools seemed more
child-focused in their discussions and believed that a good
teacher is a kind person, one who is understanding” and
“sensitive to the needs of children”.

The secondary school teachers generally consider

themselves subject-matter specialists.
•Thank You 