Teacher Professionalism in Further and Higher Education

Name: Teacher Professionalism in Further and Higher Education
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Teacher Professionalism in Further and Higher EducationChallenges to Culture and Practice\nAuthor(s): Jocelyn Robson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415331661, 978-0415331661\nSynopsis\nTeachers from further and higher education are rarely considered together. This book explores the differences and similarities that exist between these groups. It provides an up-to-date account of developments and brings together arguments and debates about both groups of teachers to challenge some strongly held beliefs.\n\nFocusing on aspects of teachers' professionalism, Jocelyn Robson considers what 'professionalism' may mean and ways in which 'professionalism' has been studied. She goes on to consider:\n\nprofessional standards, training and qualifications\nprofessional identities and communities\nopportunities and strategies for professional development and renewal\nkey debates in the literature and the most significant poli.