John Loughran Livres

A pedagogy of teacher education must go well beyond the simple delivery of information about teaching. This book describes and explores the complex nature of teaching and of learning about teaching, illustrating how important teacher educators' professional knowledge is and how that knowledge must influence teacher training practices.The book is divided into two sections. The first considers the crucial distinction between teaching student-teachers and teaching them about teaching, allowing practice to push beyond the technical-rational, or tips-and-tricks approach, to teaching about teaching in a way that brings in the appropriate attitudes, knowledge and skills of teaching itself. Section two highlights the dual nature of student teachers’ learning, arguing that they need to concentrate not only on learning what is being taught but also on the way in which that teaching is conducted.

Expert teachers navigate the complexities of diverse classrooms by employing effective strategies to enhance student learning. They skillfully manage the unique dilemmas and tensions that arise from catering to the needs of 25 different students in each lesson. This exploration delves into the techniques and insights that enable these educators to create engaging and supportive learning environments, ultimately fostering academic success for all students.

Focusing on the theory and practice of self-study, this book serves as a guide for teacher educators aiming to enhance their teaching methods. It builds on the concept of reflective practice for pre-service teachers, encouraging educators to explore and understand their teaching approaches. Through self-study, readers can gain insights that lead to improved educational practices and outcomes.

The International Handbooks of Teacher Education cover major issues in the field through chapters that offer detailed literature reviews designed to help readers to understand the history, issues and research developments across those topics most relevant to the field of teacher education from an international perspective. This volume is divided into two sections: The organisation and structure of teacher education; and, knowledge and practice of teacher education. The first section explores the complexities of teacher education, including the critical components of preparing teachers for teaching, and various aspects of teaching and teacher education that create tensions and strains. The second examines the knowledge and practice of teacher education, including the critical components of teachers’ professional knowledge, the pedagogy of teacher education, and their interrelationships, and delves into what we know and why it matters in teacher education.