Developing future - oriented academic curricula in Teacher Education with innovative methodologies for Nex-Gen Asian HEIs (FRACTION)

In India, China and Vietnam there is common requirement to qualify teachers in both theory teaching and practice in vocational education as well as integrating education, teaching and information technology. The national documents mention the development of education and teachers as key priority. In addition, the professional development programs for university teachers and the international teacher training programs at HEIs should be established, so as to continuously improve the capabilities of university teachers in education and teaching, academic research, innovative practices and international exchanges. The FRACTION central objective is to deliver unique opportunity to enhance education of teachers and gain recognition for high-quality professional practice through developing postgraduate program in the field of education with innovative teaching methodologies, enhancing pedagogical competencies.This will enable the teachers to respond to the increasing complex and diverse educational and social environment, by delivering effective & innovative teaching and learning experiences in the classroom to enhance the quality and employability of graduates. To achieve this aim following outcomes of the project will be outlined: - modern courses with new curricula to enhance effectiveness and innovative pedagogical competencies to foster professional development - teaching materials with innovative methodologies for new curricula in post-graduate program- capacity at partner universities through training the teaching staff in new program and methodology- life long learning resources through developing - Center of Teaching Excellence (CTE) with ICT-based distance learning platform with technology-equipped classes as a sustainable solution to support implementation of the new curricula and to foster innovation in pedagogical practices. CTE will offer career orientation offers for graduates as well as new courses developed after project lifetime.