Teacher Education in Crisis: The State, The Market and the Universities in England

The book explores the crisis of teacher supply, teaching quality, and confidence in initial teacher education (ITE) policy formation in England, highlighting the relationship between the state and the market and the importance of bringing it to international attention.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 28 December 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The crisis of teacher supply, teaching quality, and the crisis of confidence in initial teacher education (ITE) policy formation in England has been a complex and multifaceted issue that has been shaped by a range of historical, social, and economic factors. In this open access book, leading teacher educators and researchers provide unique insights into the 'great experiment in ITE in England, including insights from people who were 'in the room at critical junctures in the process. International researchers also contribute chapters that highlight the distinctive approach England has taken and why it is now an outlier in terms of ITE policy.

The chapters in this book show how the relationship between the state and the market, where the state rejects the market when it fails to deliver the required ideological solution, makes ITE reform in England so interesting and why it is important to bring it to international attention. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by Monash University.

The crisis of teacher supply in England has been a long-standing issue that has been exacerbated by a range of factors, including a decline in the number of people entering the teaching profession, an aging workforce, and rising attrition rates. This has led to a shortage of qualified teachers in some areas, particularly in subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and special education.

One of the key challenges facing ITE policy formation in England has been the tension between the desire to improve teaching quality and the need to address the shortage of teachers. This has led to a range of policies and initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining teachers, including incentives such as higher salaries, training and development opportunities, and support for new teachers.

However, despite these efforts, the crisis of teacher supply in England has persisted, and there are ongoing concerns about the quality of teaching and the impact it has on student outcomes. There have been calls for more investment in teacher training and development, as well as for policies that prioritize the recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers.

Teaching quality has also been a significant concern in England, with concerns about the effectiveness of teacher training and the impact it has on student learning outcomes. There have been calls for more rigorous and standardized teacher training programs, as well as for policies that support teacher professional development and growth.

In addition to the challenges of teacher supply and teaching quality, the crisis of confidence in initial teacher education (ITE) policy formation in England has also been a significant issue. There have been concerns about the effectiveness of ITE programs in preparing teachers for the classroom education, and about the impact they have on student outcomes. There have been calls for more evidence-based policymaking, as well as for policies that prioritize the needs of students and the profession.

To address these challenges, the government has implemented a range of policies and initiatives aimed at improving ITE policy formation in England. These include the introduction of the Teaching and Learning Strategy.

In conclusion, the crisis of teacher supply, teaching quality, and the crisis of confidence in initial teacher education (ITE) policy formation in England has been a complex and multifaceted issue that has been shaped by a range of historical, social, and economic factors. In this open access book, leading teacher educators and researchers provide unique insights into the 'great experiment in ITE in England, including insights from people who were 'in the room at critical junctures in the process. International researchers also contribute chapters that highlight the distinctive approach England has taken and why it is now an outlier in terms of ITE policy. The chapters show how the relationship between the state and the market, where the state rejects the market when it fails to deliver the required ideological solution, makes ITE reform in England so interesting and why it is important to bring it to international attention. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by Monash University.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 137 x 216 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350399655