Critical Perspectives on Educational Policies and Professional Identities: Lessons from Doctoral Studies

Critical Perspectives on Educational Policies and Professional Identities is the first edited volume to exclusively feature the work of doctoral graduates, exploring the impact and transferability of findings across educational sectors. It features 14 doctoral graduates from the University of the West of England, writing in collaboration with an experienced academic. The chapters are arranged into three thematic sections and offer Early Career Researchers a supported pathway into academic publication. Prof Meg Maguire (KCL) reflects on the role of professional doctorates in aiding our understanding of educational policies and professional identities across the sector.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2024
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

This edited volume, titled "Critical Perspectives on Educational Policies and Professional Identities," is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of education policy. It exclusively features the work of doctoral graduates, highlighting the impact and transferability of their findings across various educational sectors. The collection showcases the cutting-edge research of 14 doctoral graduates from the University of the West of England (UWE), who collaborated with experienced academic supervisors from their supervisory teams. The volume delves into the critical issue of education policy and its profound influence on the professional identities of individuals working within the sector, including the evolving professional and policy landscapes faced by doctoral candidates and their peers. The chapters are organized into three thematic sections, each focusing on a distinct aspect of education policy and professional identities. The first section, "Constructions of the Professional and Society," explores the ways in which professional identities are constructed and shaped within the educational context. The second section, "Interrogating Approaches to Becoming, Being, and Developing as Education Professionals," examines various approaches to professional development and growth. Finally, the third section, "Challenging Education Policy and Practice," examines the challenges and opportunities associated with challenging education policy and practice. The doctoral graduates are the lead authors in all instances, and the process of curating and developing the collection is outlined in the editors' opening contribution. In the concluding chapter, Prof. Meg Maguire (KCL) reflects on the role of professional doctorates in enhancing our understanding of educational policies and professional identities across the sector. Overall, this edited volume provides a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in education policy and professional identities. It offers a unique perspective on the field and contributes to the ongoing discourse on the impact of education policies on the work of educators and other professionals.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837533336