Nurturing Professional Judgement

This book challenges a technicist and mechanistic view of teaching and learning and provides practical suggestions for how to nurture professional judgement in trainee teachers through HE provision and school-based mentoring. It describes the dynamism of those who teach in classrooms and reminds teacher educators of the value and necessity of managing structure and improvisation, protocol and intuition.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2023
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd

In the dynamic realm of teaching, in-the-moment dilemmas and situational awareness hold immense significance, yet they often find themselves overshadowed by the weight of curriculum coverage and compliance agendas. This thought-provoking book takes a bold step forward by challenging a narrow technicist and mechanistic perspective on teaching and learning. It seeks to explore how teacher educators can best equip future teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed professional judgments in their classroom practice. The book delves into the evidence in the literature, highlighting that teaching alone does not directly lead to learning, emphasizing the complex nature of nurturing learning that requires a blend of art and science. It critically analyzes current policies and compliancy agendas that shape the content of ITE (Initial Teacher Education) programs, offering practical suggestions for fostering professional judgment in trainee teachers through higher education provision and school-based mentoring.

The text vividly portrays the dynamism of those who engage in classroom teaching, serving as a reminder to teacher educators of the invaluable importance of managing structure, improvisation, protocol, and intuition. These elements constitute the very essence of what it means to be a professional educator. This book proudly stands as a valuable addition to our esteemed Critical Guides for Teacher Educators series, offering insightful perspectives and practical strategies to enhance the preparation and development of future educators.

Weight: 159g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915080684