Teacher Education Reform in Palestine: Policy Challenges amid Donor Expectations1

@article{Shinn2012TeacherER,
  title={Teacher Education Reform in Palestine: Policy Challenges amid Donor Expectations1},
  author={Chris Shinn},
  journal={Comparative Education Review},
  year={2012},
  volume={56},
  pages={608 - 633}
}
  • C. Shinn
  • Published 7 August 2012
  • Education
  • Comparative Education Review
This essay explores the role of UNESCO, the World Bank, and the US Agency for International Development as key international actors shaping teacher development in Palestine. The argument presented is that international influence, particularly through donor-funded projects, combined with limited capacity within the Ministry of Education and local universities, inhibits a comprehensive vision toward teacher education. It is argued that this narrow response to Palestinian teacher development… 
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