2000 Volume 5 Number 1/2
Pre-Service Preparation and Professional Development
Of Mathematics Teachers in Singapore
Chong Tian Hoo
Fong Ho Kheong
Abstract: This paper will present the initial teacher training preparation of primary
And secondary mathematics teacher in Singapore. It will include the philosophy,
Approaches, and implementation of different teacher education programmers in
Singapore that have effectively prepared mathematics teachers to be
knowledgeable, competent and reflective. As the professional development of
mathematics teachers in Singapore is seen as a continuum beginning with
foundation training, induction, continual training, and milestone programmes, this
paper will also present efforts made in developing mathematics teacher
professionally for a lifelong career in teaching.