he teacher training system chariged historically. Importance of teachers as a professional oocupation was einphasized and obligation of teaching license was established in the license law in 1949, Following the revision ofthe details of the license law in 1954, wider knowledge on al1 subjects and stronger ability en mathematics for elementary schoo1 license and substantial ability on algchra, geometry and analysis and studies of prebability, statisdcs and computer for lower and upper secondary

more »

... choo1 license) were requested in 1988. Enhanoement ofpractice teaching was requested and the new teachers' training system Was established. The revision of 1998 established tlie structure that the mandatory part reduoes while the optional part increases, aimed at nurturing teachers with a personality and a cosmopolitan outlook who can cope with a wide range of themes and ofier guidance on computer.