Implementation of Teacher Training in China and Its Policy Implications

This study describes the current teacher training system in China, including the prevalence of teacher training, the types of training, training content and the ways that training is delivered. The paper presents subjective evaluations of training for principals and teachers using four diverse datasets. The results show that the National Teacher Training Project (NTTP) deviates from offi cial policy objectives in several respects. The subjects of training programs and training content are not fully compliant with policy objectives. In addition, training opportunities are offered to a smaller proportion of rural teachers than urban teachers. It is found that the proportion of teachers and principals satisfied with the NTTP is lower than that for other types of training. Therefore, measures should be taken to increase training opportunities for rural teachers and to ensure the quality of training for all teachers.his study describes the current teacher training system in China, including the
prevalence of teacher training, the types of training, training content and the ways that
training is delivered. The paper presents subjective evaluations of training for principals
and teachers using four diverse datasets. The results show that the National Teacher
Training Project (NTTP) deviates from offi cial policy objectives in several respects. The
subjects of training programs and training content are not fully compliant with policy
objectives. In addition, training opportunities are offered to a smaller proportion of rural
teachers than urban teachers. It is found that the proportion of teachers and principals
satisfied with the NTTP is lower than that for other types of training. Therefore,
measures should be taken to increase training opportunities for rural teachers and to
ensure the quality of training for all teachers