This is an open access book. Covering both theories and practices in Technical Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) teacher development this book provides up-to-date discussions
and recommendations on issues relating to TVET teacher development in the digital age. It
caters for the needs of in-service teachers and trainers as well as TVET leaders who want to
upscale their professional learning and development in terms of vision knowledge expertise
and industry skills needed in the transition to the digital era. What is particularly useful to
TVET teachers trainers are the proposed competency development framework competency indicators
and the assessment instrument. Drawing on extensive research regarding TVET teachers'
competency development and today's industry needs the proposed framework and indicators can be
readily used to inform the self-assessment of one's professional competency level so as to
plan one's career trajectory accordingly.Teachers and trainers may also find the exemplary
cases of teachers' professional development from various countries inspiring and motivating.
The book also serves as a useful reference for TVET leaders administrators and teacher
trainers. The book's competency framework indicators and strategies are an adaptable
reference for planning professional development policies evaluation mechanisms and programs
for teachers.
