Becoming Somebody in Teacher Education: Person, Profession and Organization in a Global Southern Context

Becoming Somebody in Teacher Education is a book that explores the realities of contemporary teacher education in Kenya, focusing on how students negotiate and confront complex constructions of ethnicity, gender, class, moral, religious, and academic issues, as well as a lack of resources. It appeals to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of teacher education, organizational studies, international education, and development, social anthropology, and ethnography.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Becoming Somebody in Teacher Education delves into the intricate realities of contemporary teacher education in Kenya, offering a comprehensive and ethnographic perspective. Through extensive fieldwork spanning several years, the book portrays the teacher training institution as a transformative space where individuals embark on a journey of growth, development, and shaping as teachers within complex moral worlds.

Drawing upon a robust conceptual and theoretical framework, the book intricately explores the ongoing negotiations and confrontations experienced by students within these teacher education institutions. It sheds light on the intricate constructions of ethnicity, gender, and class, as well as the moral, religious, and academic challenges they encounter within the diverse institutional cultures they inhabit. Moreover, it outlines a comprehensive range of concerns that shape the professional becoming of student teachers in a stratified and multicultural society.

This captivating narrative of the process of growing up and becoming a professional teacher in an African setting holds immense appeal to researchers, academics, and students engaged in the fields of teacher education, organizational studies, international education, development, social anthropology, and ethnography. It provides valuable insights into the complexities of education systems, the role of teachers in shaping societies, and the broader societal implications of educational practices. Through its rich and detailed analysis, Becoming Somebody in Teacher Education contributes to our understanding of the transformative power of education and the importance of nurturing ethical and competent teachers in today's rapidly changing world.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367437305