Exploring the role of mobility in fostering the internationalization of teacher education – with a special focus on Europeanness

Abstract

We are witnessing how significant changes are increasingly impacting our lives, future generations and society as a whole in a constantly evolving world. As a reflection of society and a place of formal education, schools provide guidance for tomorrow’s European citizens and prepare students for future challenges, even if they cannot be predicted. Teachers play a crucial role in facilitating learning, which is closely linked to personal and social development, particularly in the context of a future European society. Therefore, mobility in Teacher Education and beyond is essential to ensure high quality within the profession and to meet the expectation that teachers will become European role models. Improving the recognition of professional qualifications and detailed competences is crucial for sustainable mobility in all its dimensions. This paper aims to stimulate discussion on these issues.