Different definitions
Teachers' professional development refers to the process that teachers improve their professional quality and ability through continuous learning, practice and self-reflection. Teacher education refers to the process of imparting knowledge, skills and values and cultivating future teachers.
Different purposes
The purpose of teachers' professional development is to improve teachers' professional level, enhance teachers' teaching ability and leadership, and provide better educational services. The purpose of teacher education is to train capable teachers to meet the social demand for high-quality educational talents.
Different times
Teachers' professional development is a continuous process, which requires teachers to constantly learn, practice and reflect; However, teacher education is one-off, and students can begin to engage in education after receiving education in universities or normal schools.
Different objects
The object of teachers' professional development is in-service teachers, and they are committed to helping them improve their professional quality and ability. The object of teacher education is future teachers, and its purpose is to provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills so that they can be competent for future education.