JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v5i11.2744ArticleContribution of International and Comparative Approach to the Policy and Practice of Teacher Educationhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/5/11/10.26689/jcer.v5i11.2744BianXinwei20215112021-11-30This study intends to identify the value and pitfalls of international and comparative approach for the policy and practice of teacher education. The structure of this article proceeds as follows: the first section focuses on explaining the meaning and the values of international and comparative approach; based on previous discussions, the second section makes a more in-depth analysis of the values of international and comparative approach to teacher education from five key themes; the final section of this article proposes and interprets the drawbacks of international and comparative approach in teacher education.

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