Overview

New qualifications for those teaching and training in the FE sector became effective in September 2007. The reform of initial teacher training and the professionalisation of the workforce in the sector require a commitment to engage in continuing professional development. The rational for the book is contained in the argument that improvement of quality in teaching and learning in the sector is not achieved exclusively through short-term external professional development and training activities. Moreover it requires ongoing workplace learning which is long-term in focus and practice-orientated and work-based. In order to improve future practice it  needs to be embedded in critical reflection and evaluation of workloads. The purpose of the book is to introduce the notion that there is an opportunity for every teacher to develop their role through their workloads, e.g. workloads are a vehicle for professional development. Ways to achieve this are identified by exploring the practice of experienced and successful teachers. The author then goes on to offers guidelines for promoting constructive practice, which is using the outcomes of reflection in the workplace to achieve role development.

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Author:   Dr Angela Steward
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9780826425164

ISBN 10:   082642516
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   30 October 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction - Personalisation and constructive practice PART 1 - PAST POLICIES Chapter 1 Workforce reforms PART 2 -THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER Chapter 2 Professional standards and code of practice Chapter 3 The role of the teacher and the teaching and learning environment PART 3 - CONSTRUCTIVE PRACTICE Chapter 4 Approaches to continuing professional development Chapter 5 Professional development as constructive practice Chapter 6 Constructing a professional role Chapter 7 Constructing professional knowledge Chapter 8 Constructing professional relationships Chapter 9 Constructing a repertoire of intellectual skills PART 4 - FUTURE PRACTICE Conclusion -  Continuing your professional development

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Dr Angela Steward has taught for over thirty years in the FE sector. She currently teaches Education Studies at the Centre for Continuing Professional Development at City College Norwich, UK. Angela is also a consultant for the East of England Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training and a fellow of the Institute for Learning.

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