Beschreibung:
This is a book that will challenge student teachers' thinking about teaching, and critiques the currently fashionable discourses. It offers a new set of approaches to initial and continuing teacher education that re-emphasises the importance of theory through reference to key sociological and psychological works.
Part 1: 'The Good Teacher': Themes and Issues 1. 'Being a Good Teacher - Influences and Calls 2. Identifying the Good Teacher - Shifting Concepts Part 2: Dominant Discourses 2. 'Made in Heaven' - Charismatic Concepts 4. The Training Discourse - Competent Craftspersons 5. The Appeal of Reason - Reflective Practitioners Part 3: Positionings 6. The Pragmatic Turn - Occupying the Comfort Zone 7. The Reflexive Turn - Beyond the Comfort Zone. Afterword: Reclaiming Teaching