Work Experience as a Solution to the Problems of Relevance and Credibility in Teacher Education.

Hatton, Elizabeth

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ERIC Number: EJ485168

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Publication Date: 1994

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Work Experience as a Solution to the Problems of Relevance and Credibility in Teacher Education.

Hatton, Elizabeth

Australian Journal of Education, v38 n1 p19-35 1994

The relevance of teacher educators' own teaching experience to the current classroom needs of teachers is examined from an Australian perspective, and related criticisms of the current system of teacher education are discussed. It is proposed that teacher educators be encouraged to engage in active research on teaching and teacher training. (MSE)

Descriptors: Credibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Relevance (Education), Teacher Education, Teacher Educators, Teacher Qualifications, Teaching Experience, Work Experience

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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