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McGowan, Kevin; Christenson, Lea Ann; Muccio, Leah – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2021
Three early childhood teacher educators from different institutions engaged in a collaborative self-study to explore the role of empathy in preservice teacher professional development. The two-fold purpose of the study was to: (1) develop and refine their practices to build teacher candidates' empathy in their interactions with children, families,…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Teacher Collaboration, Communities of Practice
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Davey, Ronnie; Ham, Vince; Gilmore, Fiona; Haines, Gina; McGrath, Ann; Morrow, Donna; Robinson, Robyn – Studying Teacher Education, 2011
Much of the self-study of teacher education practices literature characterizes self-study as a collaborative activity involving various degrees of cooperation and interaction with others, both the others who are our students and the collegial others who assist us in our inquiries into our own professional practices. However, while many…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Privatization, Foreign Countries, Reflective Teaching
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Jones, Marion – Research in Comparative and International Education, 2009
This article is located within the wider European context of teacher development and is specifically concerned with the needs of those supporting novice teachers during the early stages in their professional career. Currently, induction systems across Europe are largely fragmented, locally based and with little transference of best practice. There…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mentors, Beginning Teachers, Teacher Orientation
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Macruairc, Gerry; Harford, Judith – European Educational Research Journal, 2008
This article examines the role of reflective practice in a growing culture of new managerialism and performativity which has emerged in schools in the Republic of Ireland over recent years. Ten student teachers participating in a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and 24 experienced teachers participating in a Master's in Education programme…
Descriptors: Student Teachers, Focus Groups, Educational Change, Foreign Countries
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Schuck, Sandy; Gordon, Sue; Buchanan, John – Teaching in Higher Education, 2008
In this discussion paper we seek to challenge prevailing wisdoms in higher education regarding the value of measuring teaching quality, prescribing standards for professionalism and using student satisfaction as an indicator of teaching effectiveness. Drawing on the literature, we explore and probe four wisdoms in an attempt to identify and…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Accountability, Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Teacher Effectiveness
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Anderson, Peggy J. – TESOL Journal, 1997
Discusses the collaborative efforts of a team of elementary school and university educators working within the context of a professional development school (PDS) to foster culturally responsible pedagogy, inspire reflective practice, and enhance student performance. Concludes that the PDS experience increases teacher effectiveness and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Change Agents, Cultural Awareness
Wilson, Arthur L., Ed.; Hayes, Elisabeth R., Ed. – 2000
This handbook presents the perspectives of more than 60 leading authorities on the study and practice of adult and continuing education. The following are among the papers included: "A Selective History of Adult Education Handbooks" (A.L. Wilson, E.R. Hayes); "The Concept of Critically Reflective Practice" (Stephen D.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning