Serious problems have been identified in the quality of pre-service teacher training, in terms of both subject matter knowledge and skills in the field of teaching that are necessary to be effective in the classroom.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Starting in early 2013, the four-year initiative will focus on enhancing teacher education systems in eight countries so as to train an adequate number of qualified teachers to achieve EFA. Project activities will boost national capacity in ministries and key teacher training institutions, staff skills and competencies and supporting resources such as a knowledge base, with ICT as a major component.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

In this context, the teacher (volunteer facilitator) and learners educate one another using their different experiences, knowledge and roles.

UNESCO: Country Profile: Brazil

Being a teacher is the best choice I ever made, I am a millionaire with all the knowledge I have acquired throughout the years and I am very thankful for all the students that have contributed to my career.

WHITEHOUSE: Obstacle Can Become An Opportunity

"He had all the knowledge, and we had the name, " says Cunningham, a Yale graduate and former prep school teacher and administrator.

FORBES: Super Car, Super Feud

"He had all the knowledge, and we had the name, " says Cunningham, a graduate of Yale University and former prep school teacher and administrator.

FORBES: Super car, super feud