Building a Research-Rich Teaching Profession: The Promises and Challenges of Doctoral Studies as a Form of Teacher Professional Development

This book explores the benefits of doctoral studies for teachers, highlighting how it can enhance their skills and knowledge and lead to the implementation of research-based teaching and learning pedagogies. It suggests that the current doctoral education landscape should be rethought to enrich the relationship between research and practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

This comprehensive book delves into the captivating world of a unique and rapidly expanding group of educators: those who have chosen to pursue doctoral studies as an integral part of their ongoing professional development. Through in-depth interviews with 30 accomplished Polish teachers who hold PhDs, the book vividly showcases how the doctorate serves as a powerful tool for enhancing teachers' skills and knowledge, ultimately enabling them to implement research-based teaching and learning pedagogies in their classrooms. The promising findings presented in this text underscore the significant role that doctoral education plays in building a truly research-rich teaching profession. Recognizing the need for a transformative shift in the current doctoral education landscape, the book aims to foster a stronger relationship between research and practice, ultimately enriching the educational experience for both teachers and students. By exploring the implications of these findings, this text serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, and anyone passionate about fostering a culture of evidence-based teaching and learning.

Weight: 435g
Dimension: 230 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631664032
Edition number: New ed