Beschreibung:
This book explores in a theoretical and practical sense the challenges and opportunities arising in the initial and ongoing formation processes for teachers in Catholic schools. It showcases a range of international perspectives on how prospective teachers for Catholic schools are prepared both academically and pastorally for their professional role.
Unites the topics of teacher formation and Catholic education for making an impact on policy and practice
Preface.- Introduction.- Chapter 1. Catholic Teacher Formation in Scotland.- Chapter 2. Catholic Teacher Formation in England and Wales.- Chapter 3. Catholic Teacher Formation in the Republic of Ireland.- Chapter 4. Catholic Teacher Formation in Northern Ireland.- Chapter 5. Catholic Teacher Formation in Australia.- Chapter 6. Catholic School Teacher Formation in the U.S.A.- Chapter 7. Formation for Leadership in Catholic Schools.- Chapter 8. Teacher Formation in a Digital Age.- Chapter 9. Valuing and Cultivating Dialogue amongst Learner-Educators: Ongoing Challenges for Post-primary Religious Education Teachers in Catholic schools.- Chapter 10. Teacher Formation: the Longing for the Beautiful and the True.- Chapter 11. Agency of Teachers in Catholic Schools.- Chapter 12. Formation and the Interior Life.- Endmatter.