Teachers, Teacher Education, and Professional Development
Teacher Education Specific to Mathematics and Science
Regional training centers for the education profession, established in 2013, provide full time courses and a practicum leading to a professional graduate certificate in education. In order to be admitted to one of these teacher colleges, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in the arts or sciences, pass an entrance examination, and participate in a background interview. Teacher education at the colleges consists of a practice-based, one year course for teachers, which includes a practicum and supervised class observations intended to provide hands-on experience in teaching.
Teacher education is divided generally into two major areas:
- Foundational knowledge of specific issues related to the philosophy of education, education psychology, and the sociology of education
- Methodologies for teaching different content areas
Upon completion of the training course, teacher trainees are appointed to primary, lower secondary, or upper secondary schools.
Requirements for Ongoing Professional Development
The National Charter for Education and Training prioritizes professional development for teachers and school administrators.16 Pedagogical inspectors play an important role in the education system in Morocco. Among other endeavors, they design teacher professional development programs, colloquia, and seminars, and they supervise teachers to further improve teaching and learning within the 12 regional academies for education and training across the country.