The Transformation of Initial Teacher Education: The Changing Nature of Teacher Training

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Tracing the development of initial teacher education since the large-scale expansion of the teaching profession after the Second World War to the present day, The Transformation of Initial Teacher Education explores the changing nature of teacher training. Examining the growth of the ‘teaching industry’, this book addresses key issues including: the return to an apprentice model the growing importance of schools in initial teacher training the continuing decline in the role played by higher education an examination of the broader socio-economic context of increased marketisiation a reconsideration of the international political factors driving the reform process; and interviews with prominent individuals who have been involved with the development of policy Considering the ideas and ideals that have permeated teacher education and how these have shaped the experiences of trainees on a variety of programmes across a broader international context, this book examines the future of teacher education and the changing nature of teaching, providing essential insight for trainee teachers, school staff and any academics involved in teacher education. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of illustrations Preface 1. Introduction The growth of neoliberalism Political interference and the importance of education Teacher autonomy The focus of teacher education Technicians or professionals? ‘Good’ teaching Conclusion 2. The early days of teacher training Introduction Education for all Teacher training in its infancy Models of training and the involvement of institutions 1897–1939: central government gets involved War years 1944–50 Expansion Selection at age 11 The Crowther Report Moves towards an all-graduate profession Conclusion 3. The consensus in education begins to unravel Introduction 1962–70 1970–9 Conclusion 4. Teacher education as a competitive market Introduction 1979–97 1997–2010 Towards the election of 2010 Conclusion 5. Current government policy Introduction Political context Carter Review Routes and options Conclusion 6. International perspectives Canada (Ontario) Finland China (Shanghai) Singapore South Korea Conclusion 7. Models of provision: higher education Case study 1: primary PGCE trainer Case study 1: primary PGCE trainee Case study 2: secondary PGCE trainer Case study 2: secondary trainee Conclusion 8. Models of provision: school-based Introduction Secondary Primary Conclusion 9. Teach First The history Partnership The model Impact The programme Our new model Summary Participant perspective: Jennifer Parker (2015 recruit) Conclusion 10. Conclusion Teacher education and changing government models HE, schools and the changing nature of teacher education The role of the TTA, HEIs and government Inspection of teacher education in England and inspection in international contexts The future role of HEIs in teacher education Future roles for HE in teacher education: learning from international models Concluding comments References Index