{"product_id":"quality-keywords-in-teacher-education-9781350285965","title":"Quality: Keywords in Teacher Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQuality discussions in teacher education are often vague and imprecise, leading to a quality conundrum. This book explores different ways of defining and understanding quality in ITE, offering a way to categorize and understand why some quality indicators miss the mark. It also provides examples of where practice has been able to move beyond restrictive definitions of quality to enact a more transformative vision of teacher education. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuality is a central theme in the field of teacher education, with discussions often revolving around its elusive and multifaceted nature. Definitions of quality can vary widely, often being vague and imprecise, relying on proxies that make inaccurate assumptions about what truly matters in the education of teachers. This book aims to explore different perspectives on quality within teacher education, offering a framework for categorizing and understanding why certain quality indicators may fall short.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book introduces the concept of a \"quality conundrum,\" using illustrative examples from international teacher education practice to demonstrate how different conceptions of quality can have well-intentioned intentions but ultimately hinder the transformative potential of the field. It highlights how restrictive definitions of quality can limit the ability to enact a more transformative vision of teacher education.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe analysis ties the use of quality indicators to historical developments in teacher education and political shifts in how it is viewed. It examines the role of education in society and considers the power dynamics at play in determining what counts as quality in teacher education. Key topics covered include the use of standards, accreditation, and inspection frameworks; the range of input, process, output, and perspectival indicators used to judge quality; the different discourses of teacher quality that influence the pedagogy and structure of teacher education programs; and the challenges of addressing quality when it reaches conundrum proportions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author also provides practical guidance on how to navigate different approaches to quality and redress teacher education toward what truly matters, rather than what merely counts. By delving into these complex issues, the book aims to contribute to a more informed and transformative understanding of teacher education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 148g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 198 x 9 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781350285965\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr ClareBrooks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44280901697786,"sku":"9781350285965","price":13.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1685716758926_book.jpg?v=1686817772","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/quality-keywords-in-teacher-education-9781350285965","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}