Literary Knowing and the Making of English Teachers: The Role of Literature in Shaping English Teachers' Professional Knowledge and Identities

The book "Literary Knowing and the Making of English Teachers" explores the role of literature in shaping English teachers' professional knowledge and identities by examining the impacts of their school teaching. It features vignettes from early career English teachers and brings a range of disciplinary expertise to explore the complexity of knowledge and knowing in English. The authors highlight the central aspects of English teachers' work, the connections between teaching and disciplinary training, and the contested and reimagined understandings of literary practice in the classroom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the current era, where knowledge holds immense importance in curriculum discussions, the subject of English is being scrutinized. Literary Knowing and the Making of English Teachers delves into longstanding debates about knowledge and knowing in English, engaging with an exploration of how English teachers are crafted in the 21st century. This book uncovers the profound influence of literature on shaping English teachers' professional knowledge and identities by examining the impacts of their own school teaching on their "making." Throughout the work, the voices of early career English teachers are prominently featured through a series of vignettes, offering reflective accounts of their professional learning experiences. The authors, drawn from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, bring a wealth of expertise to examine the intricate complexities of knowledge and knowing in English. They raise thought-provoking questions such as how English teachers navigate competing curriculum demands, how they comprehend literary knowledge within a neoliberal context, and what constitutes core English knowledge for students. Through a comprehensive longitudinal research project, the authors shed light on what English teachers perceive as the essence of their work, the ways they bridge teaching with their disciplinary training, and how their interpretations of literary practice are challenged and reimagined within the classroom. This groundbreaking work is a must-read for scholars and postgraduate students specializing in teacher education, English education, literary studies, and curriculum studies.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367618681