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The challenges teacher educators are now facing are of a different nature from those of the past few decades. They have taken on an urgency and a magnitude not witnessed before. Strict government control of education is increasing, the social problems in the schools are more severe, the budget restrictions we face in the university are greater, and the public disillusionment with education, in general, is more than just a passing malaise. This period will be crucial to the future of teacher education; we need to rally together to examine our practice, renew our programs accordingly,...

* examples of research conducted on 15 different teacher education programs

* the impact the research had on the development of the program is included

* the text systematically describes 15 teacher education programs

* engaging stories of teacher educators working to renew their programs

* The studies include a description of the research methodology used

Designed to help student teachers develop an approach to teaching that is both theoretical and practical, this text focuses on key aspects of teaching rather than trying to "cover the waterfront." Based on extensive research on teachers’ views, their own long experience as teacher educators, and other sources, the authors recommend 7 priorities for teaching and teacher education:

• program planning








• pupil assessment








• classroom organization and community








• inclusive education








• subject...

Designed to help student teachers develop an approach to teaching that is both theoretical and practical, this text focuses on key aspects of teaching rather than trying to "cover the waterfront." Based on extensive research on teachers views, their own long experience as teacher educators, and other sources, the authors recommend 7 priorities for teaching and teacher education:

• program planning
• pupil assessment
• classroom organization and community
• inclusive education
• subject...

With its focus on the work and identity of teacher educators, this book" "addresses an essential but under-researched area in teacher education. It makes a major contribution to analysing the field and develops existing research on the working lives and identities of teacher educators. The book explores ideas about the future of teacher education and the implications for policy changes in education systems across the world. It brings together studies from across the globe on how teacher educators, within higher education institutions, function as both academics and professionals in...