Springer Teacher Education In and For Uncertain Times

Product Description This volume considers the role of initial and continuing teacher education in uncertain times. It highlights key principles and methods that preserve curiosity and optimism regarding the potential of teacher education, and regarding the manifold achievements of pre-service and in-service teachers. It explores how teacher education can produce teachers who are committed to counter-oppressive curricula and pedagogies, and reflects the critical role of teacher educators as public academics. From the Back Cover This volume considers the role of initial and continuing teacher education in uncertain times. It highlights key principles and methods that preserve curiosity and optimism regarding the potential of teacher education, and regarding the manifold achievements of pre-service and in-service teachers. It explores how teacher education can produce teachers who are committed to counter-oppressive curricula and pedagogies, and reflects the critical role of teacher educators as public academics. About the Author Dr. Angelina Ambrosetti is a senior lecturer at the School of Education and the Arts, Central Queensland University. She is currently Head of the Bachelor of Education (Primary) Program. As a mid-career researcher, Angelina’s key research interests focus on the professional experience in initial teacher education, mentoring, and the relationships formed between pre-service teachers and mentor teachers, workplace learning and teachers’ professional development.  Deborah Heck is an Associate Professor and the Portfolio Leader Postgraduate and Research Higher Degree programs in the School of Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Debbie is engaged in research that explores participation and change in education using a sociocultural lens. This work includes contributions in initial teacher education that explore partnerships between universities and schools that promote successful learning outcomes for graduates.