definition
Teacher education before entering a classroom or other educational site as a fully responsible teacher.
UNESCO. 2019. Teacher Policy Development Guide. Paris: UNESCO.
example of use
Initial teacher education should be part of an integrated professional development model linked both to induction and mentoring at the beginning of a career and to ongoing professional development throughout a career. Initial teacher education is likely to be planned as part of a teacher recruitment strategy based on current needs (UNESCO, 2019:47).
UNESCO. 2019. Teacher Policy Development Guide. Paris: UNESCO.