| Reconstructing Teaching: Standards, Performance and Accountability Contributor(s): Hextall, Ian (Author), Mahony, Pat (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415230977 ISBN-13: 9780415230971 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $75.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2000 Annotation: One of the greatest resources a school has is its staff. How teachers themselves, and their work, are defined is therefore matters of utmost importance. Major trends of increased control and 'new managerialism' are occurring in most OECD countries, radically altering both the content and form of teacher education. This book outlines recent changes in teacher education and professional development and, by drawing on recent research findings, explores the positive and negative impacts on the nature of teaching and the shape of the profession. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General - Education | Educational Policy & Reform |
| Dewey: 379.158 |
| LCCN: 00032302 |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.61 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the greatest resources a school has is its staff. How teachers themselves, and their work, are defined are therefore matters of utmost importance. Major trends of increased control and 'new mangerialism' are occurring in most OECD countries, radically altering both the content and form of teacher education. This book outlines recent changes in teacher education and professional development and, by drawing on recent research findings, explores the positive and negative impacts on the nature of teaching and the shape of the profession. |