Teacher education programs have been continuously explored on various aspects; many challenges remain when it comes to the effective preparation of pre-service teachers in meeting the needs of Generation Z students, primarily in terms of teaching and assessment. With a new generation of students entering our educational institutions, one that has grown up with information and communication technology (ICT) as an everyday aspect of their lives and is tech-savvy, we need a robust teacher education system to ensure that the Generation Zers' needs in terms of teaching and assessment are met. This chapter focuses on the importance of teacher education programs in preparing competent pre-service teachers who are assessment literate and can confidently administer digital-based assessments.
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