Teacher Educators as Members of an Evolving Profession

Teacher Educators as Members of an Evolving Profession is an excellent example of the emerging professional and academic literature about teacher educators. It covers a wide range of interesting area’s concerning this professional group which are of use for both academics and practitioners. The authors of the various articles are distinguished members of the growing community of researchers of teacher educators and their professional development. -- Anja Swennen, VU University, Amsterdam, co-founder and co-chair of the Research and Development Community (RDC) of the Association of Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
As teachers are considered the most important factor influencing the quality of education so are the teachers of teachers – teacher educators – key players in the effectiveness of teacher education programs (pre-service through professional development). The book Teacher Educators as Members of an Evolving Profession, provides a comprehensive, global and in-depth perspective on the characteristics of teacher educators, their professional development and the future expectations from them by using theoretical and practical lenses. An international gallery of leading scholars address the multi-facet dimensions of this evolving profession, including the knowledge-base for teacher educators, ethical and political issues, historical and social insights, role dilemmas and conflicting obligations, professional identity and research. The professionalization of teacher educators and the recognition of their crucial place in the education of teachers and as change agents are at the heart of this book. In expanding our awareness, understanding and appreciation of the complex role of teacher educators this book contributes to the education enterprise that is currently struggling world-wide to improve the education of all children. -- Tamar Ariav, President, Beit Berl College, Israel
This important book adds to the developing international knowledge base about teacher educators and their roles in strengthening both teacher education and schooling. The book focuses on a wide range of issues from many national perspectives, but perhaps its most valuable contribution to the field is its visions for the future of teacher educators as a dynamic and evolving professional group, with much to contribute to improving the overall quality of education systems across the world. -- Jean Murray, Research Leader, The Cass School of Education & Communities, University of East London, England
The book Teacher Educators as Members of an Evolving Profession presents a wide range of issues concerning teacher educators and their role in the education system. The book offers an exciting vision of the development of the profession in the changing global world. -- Rachel Lotan, Director, Stanford Teacher Education Program