Challenges to Teacher Education in Difficult Economic Times: International perspectives

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Joan Stephenson (University of Limerick, Ireland) Lorraine Ling (La Trobe University, Australia)

Challenges to Teacher Education in Difficult Economic Times

International perspectives

Joan Stephenson (University of Limerick, Ireland), Lorraine Ling (La Trobe University, Australia)

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Routledge
14 October 2024

Philosophy & theory of education; Educational strategies & policy; Teacher training

Teacher education in a financial crisis – what are the consequences and how can probity be maintained?

Education, like most other parts of everyday life, is experiencing the challenges brought about by global financial constrictions. This book presents the experiences and views of practising teacher educators from multiple countries and continents on how the melt-down in world economics has affected and will continue to affect teacher education and concomitant experiences in schooling. The ramifications are seen to extend into every aspect of teacher preparation, continuing staff development and teacher support, and there are significant implications for the quality of teaching and learning, and the ethos and standing of the process of education as a whole.

Drawing on educational theory and social, political, and economic discourses, the book addresses issues such as policy, philosophy, organisation, funding, resources, modes of teaching and learning, curricular change, recruitment and retention, amongst others, and provides a snap-shot across diverse contexts. It aims to provide an evaluative, analytical but reflective picture of teacher education in the light of the world economic crisis, whilst exploring good practice and suggesting future strategies to develop the quality of teacher education and professional support, teaching and learning.

The volume provides an insight into the need for a new paradigm for teacher education: one that involves teacher educators in devising a discourse of positive and radical change. It will be a valuable resource for teacher educators, educational leaders, policy makers, educational commentators and teachers seeking to engage with the scholarship of teaching as a means to engage in continuous professional development.

Edited by: Joan Stephenson (University of Limerick Ireland), Lorraine Ling (La Trobe University, Australia)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 485g
ISBN: 9781032924502
ISBN 10: 1032924500
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 14 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joan Stephenson, formerly Head of the Department of Education at De Montfort University, UK, is an International Educational Consultant and an Adjunct Fellow of the Faculty of Education at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland. Lorraine Ling is Professor of Education and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education at La Trobe University, Australia.