What policies can help teachers acquire the knowledge and skills they need?

This chapter defines teacher professionalism, and describes some of the policies and practices that help develop and enhance it. These include fostering a collaborative culture in schools, providing induction programmes and peer mentoring, focusing on student assessment, strengthening the links between teacher appraisal and professional development, involving teachers in developing professional standards, and engaging teachers in education reform. The chapter highlights examples of effective policies and practices from around the world.