TEACHER EDUCATION AND TEACHING PROFESSION VALUES IN INDONESIA AND IN THE US

Abstract

Education functions not only to transmit knowledge from teachers as educators to students as subjects of learning, but also to instill norms and moral values so that students may behave accordingly in the society. In this context, schools, colleges and universities are leading sectors which play their important roles to achieve this goal. It is not easy to realize the goal of education wherever it is as there are many concerns and values of educational practices which always emerge and need to be taken into consideration by all. This paper highlights some practical ideas on comparing the educational values and practices in Indonesia and the United States (US)with some recommendation that may be helpful for public education. Some book references, class discussion, motion pictures, experiences and current situation observation are the subjects involved in the accomplishment of this paper.