Routledge - Policy, Teacher Education and Quality of Teaching

Policy, Teacher Education and the Quality of Teachers and Teaching is an edited collection from Routledge that brings together insights from experienced international academics. This book is designed for those who want to promote research-informed, high-quality pre-service and in-service teacher education. By focusing on methods that make a positive difference to the lives of teachers and their students, this text serves as a call to action for leaders across the educational spectrum. Whether you are leading education policy at local, regional, or national levels, or working directly within schools and teacher education programs, this collection provides a foundation for productive collaboration. The contributors share a common goal of improving educational outcomes through sustained engagement between policymakers and practitioners. The text addresses vital topics such as the role of empathy in the teaching profession, offering a deep look into how policy decisions impact the classroom environment and the professional development of educators.