Professionalism in Post-Compulsory Education and Training - 9781138350328

Taylor & Francis

Professionalism in Post-Compulsory Education and TrainingEmpirical and Theoretical Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Jonathan Tummons\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138350328, 978-1138350328\nSynopsis\nWhat does professionalism mean for teachers and trainers in further education colleges or adult education centres? Over the last twenty years, ideas about professionalism and professional identity within the post-compulsory sector have been shaped and reshaped by successive policies, standards, and professional bodies. Yet, these ideas themselves remain controversial and continue to be the focus of debate as well as research. \n\nThis book gathers together a series of articles published over the last ten years, providing critical and research-based perspectives on professionalism within post-compulsory education and training. The twelve chapters that are presented here explore issues such as professional standards and con.