This paper reports a study that aims to explore the multifaceted roles of teachers under the curriculum change of Target Oriented Curriculum (TOC). By reviewing the related papers and documents, the principles of learning of TOC and how this initiative works in actual practice are conceptualized. Then, some objective criteria concerning the professional qualities and expertise required of TOC teachers are deduced, and implications of TOC for teacher education are discussed.

In this research, the conception towards assessment are divided into three: the norm-referenced and quantitative, the criterion-referenced and qualitative, and the pseudo-criterion-referenced and qualitative conception. Views of Target Oriented Curriculum (TOC) teachers is found to be more pupil-oriented in assessment. The research findings show that factors influencing teachers' conceptions towards assessment include teaching experiences, teacher education, TOC training, and the existing primary school curriculum.