Post Compulsory Teacher Educators: Connecting Professionals

This book presents a vital call to action for teacher education professionals, emphasizing the need for collaboration and improved recognition in the post-compulsory sector.

In Post Compulsory Teacher Educators: Connecting Professionals, the authors present a compelling call to action for teacher education professionals, both in the UK and around the globe. They emphasize the importance of uniting around essential principles and practices to enhance the quality of teaching in post-compulsory education. The book highlights the significant turbulence experienced in this sector since 2008, driven by austerity measures and increased government intervention, which have created numerous challenges for educators. Amidst these difficulties, the authors argue that the quality of teaching remains the most critical factor in achieving successful learning outcomes.

The partnership model of workplace-based teacher education prevalent in the post-compulsory education sector aligns well with current trends and developments in teacher education. The contributors to Post Compulsory Teacher Educators: Connecting Professionals share their insights and experiences, advocating for a brighter future for teachers. They illustrate how post-compulsory teacher educators are uniquely positioned to convey their vision and values, thus enriching the professional community.

The book outlines several key strategies aimed at improving the recognition of teacher education and its practitioners. It demonstrates how these educators foster an engaged and collaborative professional community, and it provides actionable steps to promote connected and democratic professionalism. This title, part of the respected Critical Guides for Teacher Educators series, serves as an informed and passionate argument for the future of teacher education.