Teacher education has been put into the higher education system and the duration of the education has been lengthened.
• Th e universities handled the teacher education mission and scientifi c researches came into prominence.
• Th e joint model is being used in the pre-primary and primary education and sequential model is being used in the secondary education. In addition, the ratio of vocational knowledge relating to teacher profession is enhanced.
• To get the desired quality in teacher education, standard developments and accreditation have been in focus.