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The Professional Teacher in Further Education.

An accessible and up to date critical analysis of professionalism for student teachers and practitioners within the Further Education (FE) sector.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Appleyard, Keith
Otros Autores: Appleyard, Nancy, Wallace, Susan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Northwich : Critical Publishing, 2014.
Colección:Further Education.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Half-title; Series information; Title page; Copyright information; Table of contents; Acknowledgements; Meet the authors; Meet the series editor; 1 Introduction: the oldest profession; Introduction; Professionalism in the FE sector; About this book; Content; Structure and use; References; 2 Professionalism: protons, neutrons and electrons; Chapter aims; Introduction; What is professionalism?; Origins and historical context; The nature of professionalism: corporate professionalism; The nature of professionalism: the professional individual; Amateur versus professional.
  • Knowledge, autonomy and responsibilityThe nature of professionalism: the political agenda; Professionalism in FE; Managerial professionalism; Incorporation of colleges; Development of professional teaching standards; Effects of managerialism; Democratic professionalism in FE; The professional individual in FE; Specialised knowledge; Autonomy; Responsibility; Conclusion: professionalism in FE; Taking it further; References; 3 Upfront and personal: the merits of self-absorption; Chapter aims; Introduction; Identity; Self-image and self-esteem; Values; Personal values; Virtues; Emotions; Beliefs.
  • ConclusionTaking it further; References; 4 Curiosity enlightened the cat: looking beyond 'learner'; Chapter aims; Introduction; The learner as an individual; The learner as a group member; A professional attitude; Conclusion; Taking it further; References; 5 The proof of the pudding is in the teaching; Chapter aims; Introduction; What is critical reflection?; The concept of critical reflection; Features of critical reflection; Examples of critical reflection; Reflecting on your teaching; Professional teachers in action; Professionalism and inspiration; Conclusion; Taking it further.
  • IntroductionNature and culture of FE organisations; Working in a professional organisation: conflict and co-operation; Working with colleagues: professional skills; Communicating with colleagues and others; Channels of communication; Problems of communication with colleagues; Communication in groups; Empathy; Time management, organising and administrative skills; Conclusion: working with colleagues and others; Taking it further; References; Websites; 8 Thinking matters: from hindsight to fortune telling; Chapter aims; Introduction; The nature of continuing professional development (CPD).