Module Code 單元編號 EDA7085 Module Title 單元名稱 BUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY Module Synopsis 單元概要 Building teacher capacity is crucial to the quality of education. This course provides a scholarly basis of the work of teacher educators, mentors, and leaders of teacher learning and professional development providers. It prepares students with conceptual perspectives to examine policies, processes and practices in building the capacity of teachers in different phases of teacher development: (1) initial teacher education of prospective teachers; (2) induction of beginning teachers; and (3) in-service teachers’ lifelong learning. The course acquaints students with knowledge and insights into research trends and issues related to building the capacity of teachers in face of the challenges of the 21st century in local and international contexts.