Professional Responsibility for Education: Reconceptualizing Educational Practice and Institutional Structure

Douglas E. Mitchell's book explores how educators and their political supporters can seize the social and political power necessary to accept professional responsibility for the design of their work environment. It argues that unionization, ethics, public values, political power, school reform, and trust play an important role in the essence of professional responsibility in schools, and that we must use organization, management, and accountability mechanisms to encourage responsible civic participation and professional action in support of public education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Douglas E. Mitchell, a renowned scholar, advocates for a significant shift in the nature of professional work, urging the reconceptualization of educational practices and institutional structures to foster and safeguard educator professional responsibility. In his comprehensive book, Mitchell delves into innovative strategies for educators and their political allies to seize the social and political power required to embrace professional responsibility for shaping their work environment. The chapters within this text explore the intricate interplay of factors such as unionization, ethics, public values, political influence, school reform, and trust, highlighting their pivotal role in the essence of professional responsibility within schools. Mitchell argues that we must employ organizational, management, and accountability mechanisms to promote responsible civic participation and professional actions in support of public education. This groundbreaking new text serves as a vital resource for graduate studies in teacher and leadership training, providing a much-needed analysis of the optimal ways to incorporate professional responsibility for public education into the roles of teachers, administrators, and university scholars. By undertaking this critical examination, educators and policymakers can work towards creating a more equitable and effective educational system that values the expertise and dedication of its professionals.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 152 x 226 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138549395