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BEED-1 PROF ED 101
The Teacher
Educational Qualifications
Professional in
 Teachers in China are
educated in one of three
types of schools. The
programs are three to four
years in length, and result
in both a high school
diploma and an additional
certificate. These programs
include courses in specific
China
subjects, methodology and
pedagogy.
 Teachers must also
undergo practical training.
Japan There are different legal
requirements for certificate:
 First class certificate-
issued to teach in the
preschool, elementary or
secondary teachers with
basic qualification of
having earned a Bachelor’s
Degree.
 To teach in the upper
secondary level, the basic
qualifications is a Master’s
Degree.
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What Grade Levels can they
Teach
The new educational system
includes:
 Six years of Primary
education
 Three years of junior
middle school, three
years of senior middle
school
 Six years of University
 Varieties of technical
and vocational schools
The Japanese educational
system is divided into five
basic levels:
1. Kindergarten
2. Elementary school (six
years)
3. Lower secondary school
(three years)
4. Upper secondary school
(three years)
5. University (usually around
four years).
How are they recruited
 China’s Teacher Licensing
standardized for secondary
teachers done by the Central
Government while
examination for the
elementary teachers are the
responsibility of each
province in China.
 Normal schools in China can
admit middle school
graduates, and the graduates
of these normal schools can
go on to teach elementary
school.
 Teaching positions at the
middle school and high school
level typically require 4- year
bachelor's degrees.
In Japan, the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and
Technology requires:
 Job interview in addition to
the written appointment
examination.
 The teacher applicant must
secure a license to teach from
the prefectural board of
education. A licensed
awarded by any prefecture is
valid in all prefectures.
 Teacher Certification in
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 Second class certificate-
has a basic qualification of
2 years of study (62 credit
units) in a university or
other post-secondary
institution.
 While to teach in the
secondary level, without a
Master’s Degree, the
Second-class
 A minimum of a bachelor's
degree and demonstrated
experience under the
guidance of an experienced
teacher.
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PROF ED 101 November 14,2023
Japan. First class certificate -
issued to preschool,
elementary or secondary
teachers with basic
qualification is Bachelor’s
Degree.
 Second Class Certificate -
basic qualification plus 62
credit units in a university
 Pre- primary Education State Education Agency (SEA) has
kindergarten, nursery its own guidelines and;
schools, preschool  A teaching certificate earned
programs, day care in one state may or may not
centers. recognized in another state.
 Primary Education  Prospective teacher must pass
Elementary school the National Teacher
 Middle School Examination (NTE). They
Education Grade 4-6, require teachers to
5-7, or 6-8.  Teachers renew their
 Secondary Education certification by continuing to
High school Grades 7- take renewal credits
12 or 8-12.
 Junior High School
Grades 7-8, 7-9, or 8-
10
 Senior High School –
Grades 9-12, or 10-12.