Critical Practice in Teacher Education: A Study of Professional Learning (The Bedford Way Papers Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0854738592 ISBN 13: 9780854738595

Publisher: UCL IOE Press, 2010

Synopsis

This timely book uncovers all of the processes that should be considered when high-quality teacher education is designed, delivered and studied around the world. Written by experienced teacher educators, this book shows what critical practice is and how it can be used to facilitate a deeper understanding of practice that draws upon personal experience and knowledge of theory, research and policy. Critical Practice in Teacher Education outlines a compelling argument that the best quality teacher education should not just be experienced in schools, but simultaneously in different overlapping communities, including those from the course and discipline or subject area.

Attention is directed towards how reading, writing and assessment are used with students to undertake tasks such as developing portfolios, participating in reflective discussions and writing autobiographically, and to how this can develop their intellectual identities and practical judgement. The book presents five in-depth case studies, each of which tell a particular story from a particular subject perspective, illustrating how a range of approaches can be taken on initial teacher training and Masters-level courses. Each story features descriptions of challenges and assignments along with excerpts of the students’ responses.

Critical Practice in Teacher Education is a must for all policy-makers, teacher educators and their students, school-based mentors and local authorities who want to understand, improve and develop the quality of teachers’ professional development

About this title

Book Description:

This book’s unique collection of case studies and discussions addresses current practical concerns in teacher education, relevant to practitioners, student teachers, and policy-makers. It offers a detailed discussion of questions such as: · How do people become teachers?
· What kinds of learning are entailed in this process?
· Where and how does such learning happen?
· What resources are called into play?
In addressing these questions, the book examines the nature of the knowledge and understanding required by practitioners in a high-skilled vocational practice, and the kind of assessments that meet that specific context. It will be particularly helpful in supporting student teachers in developing and articulating critical reflection of their practice, while simultaneously preparing them to gain accreditation as teachers.

About the Author:

Ruth Heilbronn teaches at the Institute of Education, University of London and is a specialist in philosophy of education and languages in education.

About this edition

• Publisher: UCL IOE Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0854738592
• ISBN 13: 9780854738595
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200
• Editor: Heilbronn Ruth, Yandell John