<p><span style="line-height:1.5;">The Center for Teacher Education was established in 1995 with an aim to prepare and certify secondary school teachers. The Center enrolls 108 undergraduate (sophomore and above) and graduate students each year from all departments within the University. The Center collaborates with more than 30 departments at NTU and 50 cooperating schools to offer courses and internships. Besides, students are encouraged to participate in the remote school summer camps organized by CTE Student Association.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> Our goal is to prepare teachers with the following characteristics: </p><ol><li><b>Professionalism</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Solid foundation in content and pedagogical knowledge.</span></li><li><b>Diversity</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Broad horizon in perspectives and respect for diversity.</span></li><li><b>Innovation</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Creativity in curriculum and instruction.</span></li><li><b>Care</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Ability to care for students for their growth and wellbeing.</span></li><li><b>Leadership</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Ability to lead in teaching and administration.</span></li></ol><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:1.5;">The faculty of the Center has the following research focuses:</span></p><ol><li><b>Chinese Education Perspectives</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Studying teaching and learning from Chinese historical and cultural perspectives.</span></li><li><b>Teacher Education</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Studying the cultural characteristics for teacher professional development and reasons to stay on the job.</span></li><li><b>School Reform and student outcome</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Inquiring students’ outcome during the school and curriculum reform.</span></li><li><b>Integrating technology into teaching</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Conducting large-scale surveys to understanding how technology is utilized in the classroom and the role that teachers play in the process of integration.</span></li><li><b>Student’s learning and educational advancement</b><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;">: Postulating how cram school experiences affect student’s academic achievement and how students advance in education in general in Taiwan and South East Asia.</span></li></ol><a href="http://www.education.ntu.edu.tw/" target="_blank">http://www.education.ntu.edu.tw/</a>