The Research of the Inspectors' Training and Professional Development of Office for Standards in Education in Taiwan
| Autor: | Ching-fang Tsai, 蔡青芳 |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
| Druh dokumentu: | 學位論文 ; thesis |
| Popis: | 91 This study aims to understand the needs of training and professional development of inspectors in Taiwan, and to explore the value of the training and professional development system of Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) for Taiwan to establish the inspectors’ training and professional development system. To achieve the aim, extensive literature about inspectors’ appointment, training and professional development status quo of Taiwan and that of OFSTED and the course of inspectors’ training and professional development is reviewed. Moreover, ten current and former inspectors are invited to give their comments regarding the feasibility and difficulties if the OFSTED inspectors’ training and professional system were likely to be introduced in Taiwan. The main findings of the study include: First, inspectors are selected and appointed by Minister of Education and chief of local government from those who have qualifications. Thus, there is no public selecting procedure or any training system as well as a few professional development opportunities for inspectors. As previous studies, the interview results of this study suggest that the necessity and benefit of inspectors’ training and professional development system are recognized. Second, the inspectors’ training and professional development system of OFSTED is highly institutionalized. Its characteristics includes laws to norm the system, courses designed by OFSTED and practiced by authorized contractors, management and evaluation of courses, diverse types of payments, etc. The courses, designed for different needs of inspectors, are divided into required and selective ones. More importantly, for effective communication among inspectors, OFTSED and contractors, a professional journal called Update is regularly published. Third, the study suggests that the inspectors’ training and professional development system of OFSTED is to some extent desired by the interviewees. However, certain contextual factors should be taken into account, including the well-established history of inspection system in U.K., marketization of education, parents’ choice to push the establishment of OFSTED and the professionalizing of inspector. In Taiwan, the inspection system seems to be neglected by the government. Furthermore, there is no legal inspection division, no subordinate relation, and different jurisdiction between central and local education government, which make it hard to establish inspectors’ training and professional development system. Nevertheless, the most feasible practice for Taiwan to learn from the OFSTED is to publish the inspectors’ professional journal for effectively experience change. But other arrangements in the OFSTED might be useful for reference. According to conclusions of the study, the researcher suggests that the views of the government, and those of the course providers should be investigated. The focus study can be used for further study to broaden the views regarding the establishment of inspectors’ training and professional development system. |
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