Teacher Education for the Changing Demographics of Schooling

Teacher Education for the Changing Demographics of Schooling

by Nataša Pantić and Lani Florian
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 04/05/2017

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The book takes as its premise the argument that diverse learner groups are a fact of demographic change that should be considered foundational in the preparation of teachers rather than be problematized as a challenge. It promotes the idea of teacher education for inclusive education based on a consideration of what it means to educate all children together. Divided into four parts, the book considers key issues for teacher education, teacher agency, teacher education for diversity, and a research agenda for the future.


In today’s world, the demographic profile of students in schools is more complex than ever before, and the increasing cultural, linguistic and developmental diversity of today’s classrooms, along with the pressure to achieve high academic standards for everybody has significant implications for how classroom teachers should be prepared to meet these demands. This book advances a new understanding of inclusive education that addresses the limitations inherent in current approaches that problematize differences between learner groups by promoting a view of difference as an aspect of human individuality. It considers the implications of the research evidence underpinning teacher education for diversity and makes suggestions for future research in the field.

ISBN:
9783319543895
9783319543895
Category:
Educational strategies & policy
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
04-05-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing

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