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Synopsis The curriculum for teacher education programme has to be flexible to include activities to promote physical, cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic and aesthetic development of children. It may also include resource mobilisation and management, use of community resources both human and material, enlisting community participation. This reference volume provides a survey of the major issues and problems in teacher education today in a representative group. Key political, economic, social, and educational factors affecting teacher education against an historical background are examined. This is truly an overview of current issues and problems, policies, approaches and trends, and future outlooks of teacher education. This reference is designed for deans of schools, colleges, and departments of education; directors of teacher education programs; government official concerned with the field of education; and teachers as well as students of comparative and teacher education.