Bücher der Reihe Teacher Education

This book focusses on continuing teacher education and professional development, particularly within teacher training institutions and educational faculties

It is an essential resource for all post secondary education faculty and should be included in programs devoted to understanding the impact of teacher education on teachers and their students.

In consideration of the new and varied leadership roles teachers are expected to fill as schools restructure and reform, this collection offers an insightful vision of the changes needed in teacher education to prepare teachers to be proactive leaders. Contributors reflect on key aspects of contexts, processes, communication and curriculum. Topics discussed include: occupational stress; special preparation of urban teachers; peer coaching and collaboration; communication skills; and workplace barriers to leadership development.

It is an essential resource for all post secondary education faculty and should be included in programs devoted to understanding the impact of teacher education on teachers and their students.

In consideration of the new and varied leadership roles teachers are expected to fill as schools restructure and reform, this collection offers an insightful vision of the changes needed in teacher education to prepare teachers to be proactive leaders. Contributors reflect on key aspects of contexts, processes, communication and curriculum. Topics discussed include: occupational stress; special preparation of urban teachers; peer coaching and collaboration; communication skills; and workplace barriers to leadership development.

Focusing on the education of teachers in the United States, this volume addresses the areas of context, process, curriculum and communication.