ACTIVIST TEACHING PROFESSION (Paperback)

"This is a thoughtful, provocative and important book. Clear, concise, articulate and pulling no punches, Judyth Sachs maps out an agenda for a new 'transformative professionalism' which celebrates the complexities of teacher' identities and work, and acknowledges the tensions between standards of accountability and autonomy. She argues persuasively for a reorientation of policy from managerial to a democratic and radical reconceptualisation of teacher education programmes and notions of teacher professionalism. Her text, richly supported by case studies of practice, will appeal to teachers and teacher educators worldwide who are committed to principles of active participation, trust and community." - Professor Chris W. Day, University of Nottingham
* What forms of professionalism are shaping the teaching profession?
* How can the concept of teacher professionalism be revitalized so that it is relevant to the needs and aspirations of teachers working in increasingly difficult and constantly changing work environments?
The Activist Teaching Profession examines the issue of teacher professionalism as a social and political strategy to enhance the status and activities of the teaching profession. The book is contextualized within current debates, both government policy and scholarly, about teacher professionalism.
Evidence to support the development of alternative forms of teacher professionalism utilizing new structural arrangements with various stakeholders through collaboration and cooperation, is represented using examples from Australia and elsewhere. Teacher inquiry is presented as an initiative whereby teacher professionalism can be developed.
A strategy forre-establishing the moral and intellectual leadership of the teaching profession along activist lines is developed in the last section of the book. Issues surrounding teacher professional identity are examined in the light of the discourses that are shaping teacher professionalism. Rethinking professional identity provides a basis for developing new forms of teacher professionalism. The Activist Teaching Profession is both a wake up call and a call to action for teachers and the community alike.

General

Imprint:	Open University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Judyth Sachs
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-335-20818-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Teacher training
LSN:	0-335-20818-5
Barcode:	9780335208180

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