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Thisbookmakes a major contribution to knowledge and theory by drawing implications of teacher effectiveness research for the field of teacher training and professional development.The first part of the book provides a critical review of research on teacher training and professional development and illustrates the limitations of the main approaches to teacher development such as the competence-based and the holistic approach. A dynamic perspective to policy and practice in teacher training and professional development is advocated.The second part of the book provides a critical review of...

Alle docenten die lesgeven in het hbo moeten aan de Basiskwalificatie Didactische Bekwaamheid (BDB) voldoen. Dit boek is een hulpmiddel voor docenten om deze kwalificatie te verkrijgen en biedt inspiratie om te werken aan de competenties ontwerpen en doceren . Het uitgangspunt in dit boek is de didactische visie die ook beschreven is in het boek Activerend opleiden. Didactiek voor resultaatgericht beroepsonderwijs van dezelfde auteurs. Deze visie is nu verder geoptimaliseerd.

Activerende didactiek is een methode van lesgeven die inspeelt op verschillen tussen studenten. Het...

This provocative text offers an inside look at the hidden dimensions of teaching. Sometimes controversial, always poignant, the book examines highly debated issues fundamental to a free and open society. School reform is at a critical juncture; the portrait of the profession revealed here serves as a catalyst for change. Chapters discuss such timely and relevant topics as the preparation of teachers past and present, the daily work of teachers, and the influence of current policy on public education.

Teaching our children is a shared responsibility. The work of teaching...

This is a practical guide to the role, management, and deployment of teaching assistants. It offers comprehensive and informed support, underpinned by illustrative case studies throughout. Information and practical guidance is given on:

• the role and competencies of teaching assistants
• how to audit the existing teaching assistant provision in the school
• the teaching assistant's role in planning, delivery and feedback
• how to appoint, induct, mentor and appraise teaching assistants
• the effective management of teaching assistants by teachers...

The effective development and education of teachers is central to the enterprise of education itself, and teacher education is currently viewed as a key educational priority issue at European Union level, requiring attention and further development as part of a broad approach to the raising of educational standards internationally. However, it is not easy for those interested in the subject - policy makers, teacher educators, other academic researchers, serving teachers and student teachers - to access the wealth of material already published on teacher education. Addressing this issue,...