Description: Why is teacher education policy significant - politically, sociologically and educationally? While the importance of practice in teacher education has long been recognised, the significance of policy has only been fully appreciated more recently. Teacher education in times of change offers a critical examination of teacher education policy in the UK and Ireland over the past three decades, since the first intervention of government in the curriculum. Written by a research group from five countries, it makes international comparisons, and covers broader developments in professional learning, to place these key issues and lessons in a wider context.
Brief description: Gary Beauchamp is Professor of Education and Associate Dean (Research) in the School of Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Review Quotes: "Teacher Education in Times of Change offers a sharp, insightful analysis of a key public policy setting. Not only is this collection timely, accessible, and authoritative, it makes a significant contribution to one of the cornerstones of education provision."--Meg Maguire, Kings College London