Surviving the Legitimacy Challenge.

Yinger, Robert J.; Nolen, Amanda L.

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ERIC Number: EJ659250

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Surviving the Legitimacy Challenge.

Yinger, Robert J.; Nolen, Amanda L.

Phi Delta Kappan, v84 n5 p386-90 Jan 2003

Uses Andrew Abbott's sociological analysis of the professionalization process and the legal term "jurisdiction" to explore the legitimacy of the teaching profession. Discusses professional jurisdiction, knowledge jurisdiction, and social jurisdiction. Offers recommendations for universities to gain jurisdiction and legitimacy in the education of teachers. (PKP)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Partnerships in Education, Professional Recognition, Schools of Education, Sociology, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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