Document Type : Research Paper
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n the research reported here in, the educator training programs in Iran, Australia, Canada and Britain were compared and contrasted. In this report, initially the developmental path of the current program in Iran is critically reviewed, the policies and initiatives taken are explained and the major problems that the educator training center is currently facing are delineated. Then, the status of educator training programs in Canada, Britain and Australia are outlined in such a way that comparing and contrasting them with the Iranian program. Finally, based on the results of the comparison applicable strategies are suggested in order to remedy the current problems in Iranian early childhood educators training programs. It is hoped that the findings are utilized by the educational planners as establishment of a good educator training program. It is hoped that the findings are utilized by the program plays a pivotal role in any reform in the educational system of the country.
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