The Work and Lives of Teachers: A Global Perspective

ISBN-13: 9781107135741 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 246 str.

Rosetta Marantz Cohen

Opis

This book shows the ways that cultural attitudes toward the teaching profession influence how students perform across the globe.

Recenzje

'This is an outstanding book, every page is interesting and valuable; at times, informative, emotional, fascinating and at other times gently humorous.' Gifted Education International

Spis treści

Teaching on Earth: introduction; 1. Finland: autonomy and respect Annukka Suonio; 2. Taiwan: tradition and change Feng-juan Kuo; 3. Greece: a week of austerity Vasiliki Michailidou; 4. Azerbaijan: teaching in the shadow of war Gulnaz Haciyeva; 5. France: defending rigor Laurence Manfrini; 6. Chile: revolution and resignation Mauricio Ramirez; 7. America: diversity and a passion for leadership Bonnie Fineman; 8. The teacher in comparative perspective; 9. Teachers in their own words.