Teacher Educators in Vocational and Further Education

This book provides a comprehensive overview of empirical-based international contributions on the Further Education/post-compulsory, vocational/occupational and lifelong learning sector, offering theoretical frameworks and empirical data to address issues related to teacher educators and training. It highlights the education of teachers in vocational education, the professionalization of teacher educators, and the importance of coherence, questioning strategies, craft, and reflectivity. The book aims to fill a gap in research and publications on teacher educators and the FE sector.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book presents a diverse collection of empirical-based international contributions from the global community of teacher educators and related researchers, focusing on the Further Education/post-compulsory, vocational/occupational, and lifelong learning sectors. It offers theoretical frameworks and empirical data to explore various issues related to teacher educators and training, encompassing policy, programs, and pedagogic activities. Some of the key areas covered include the education of teachers in vocational education, the professionalization of teacher educators within a neoliberal education system, and the perspectives of teacher educators on a training program for vocational education and training. Additionally, the book addresses the relevance of coherence in vocational teacher education for teacher educators, the use of questioning strategies for teacher educators, the intersections between teacher educators' initial disciplines, career journeys, and job titles, the significance of craft and reflectivity in teacher education, and the importance of teacher education and mentoring schemes.

The rationale behind this book is twofold. Firstly, there is a notable lack of research and related publications on teacher educators and the facilitation of teacher education in the sector internationally. Secondly, the Further Education (FE) sector is often regarded as a less prominent area of educational research compared to other sectors.

By compiling a diverse range of contributions from experts across the globe, this book aims to address these gaps and provide a valuable resource for scholars, educators, and practitioners in the field of teacher education. The chapters in this book offer insightful perspectives and practical insights, contributing to the ongoing dialogue and development of teacher education practices worldwide.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 154 x 232 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030905019
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022