Becoming a teacher educator : theory and practice for teacher educators

__Becoming a Teacher Educator__ is an impressive book for teacher educators who want to become engaged in the latest views and practices of their profession. It is the first book that addresses a range of important topics related to the work of teacher educators, the induction of teacher educators and their further professional development. __Becoming a Teacher Educator__ has a practical focus and it provides theoretical insights, experiences of experts and practical recommendations. The book is rooted in the Association of Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) and many of the chapters are written by authors who are active members of the ATEE. Distinguished researchers and practitioners from different parts of Europe, and beyond, joined their efforts to write a book that is truly international and combines research, practice and reflection. __Becoming a Teacher Educator__ is essential reading for novice teacher educators as well as experienced teacher educators who want to keep up with the latest insights in their profession. This book provides a guide for those who supervise or coach novice or veteran teacher educators, and for various professionals who bear responsibility for the professional development of teacher educators. "There is a growing need for evidence-based resources made available to (future) teacher educators. Since a learning society requires new sets of competencies of the main actors, we are most in want of knowledgeable teacher educators that support the professional development of their (student) teachers. This book fits the actual demands." (Dr. Joost Lowyck, Professor Emeritus, former director of the Teacher Education Institute, Leuven University). "This is an original book in a very important area. The editors define the concept of ‘teacher educator’ widely and I think, therefore, that the book is relevant for schools, higher education, and education authorities of all kinds. The authorship and theme have wide relevance across Europe, Australasia and North America." (Prof. Bob Moon, Professor in Education Teaching Studies, Department of Education, Open University, UK). Becoming a Teacher Educator is an impressive book for teacher educators who want to be informed about the latest views and practices of their profession. It is the first book that addresses a range of topics related to the work of teacher educators, the induction of teacher educators and their further professional development. Becoming a Teacher Educator has a practical focus and it provides theoretical insights, experiences of experts and practical recommendations. The book is rooted in the Association of Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) and many of the chapters are written by authors who are active members of the ATEE. Researchers and practitioners from different parts of Europe, and beyond, joined their efforts to write a book that is truly international and combines research, practice and reflection. Becoming a Teacher Educator is essential reading for novice teacher educators as well as for experienced teacher educators who want to keep up with the latest insights in their profession. This book provides a guide for those who supervise novice and experienced teacher educators and for various professionals who are responsible for the professional development of teacher educators. "There is a growing need for evidence-based resources made available to (future) teacher educators. Since a learning society requires new sets of competencies of the main actors, we are most in want of knowledgeable teacher educators that support the professional development of their (student) teachers. This book fits the actual demands." (Dr. Joost Lowyck, Professor Emeritus, former director of the Teacher Education Institute, Leuven University). "This is an original book in a very important area. The editors define the concept of ‘teacher educator’ widely and I think, therefore, that the book is relevant for schools, higher education, and education authorities of all kinds. The authorship and theme have wide relevance across Europe, Australasia and North America." (Prof. Bob Moon, Professor in Education Teaching Studies, Department of Education, Open University, UK). "The book highlights that, while the current global focus is very much on the need to educate "sufficient and highly qualified teachers", little political focus is given to those who "teach the teachers". What makes this book distinctive for all engaged in teacher education, whether experienced or novice, is that it allows the spotlight on those who teach the teachers and the opportunity for teacher educators to discuss, debate and seriously examine themselves as a profession." (Simone White, Deakin University, Australia) Front Matter....Pages I-XVI Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Introduction and Overview....Pages 1-7 Front Matter....Pages 9-9 Teacher Education in Europe; Main Characteristics and Developments....Pages 11-27 Understanding Teacher Educators’ Work and Identities....Pages 29-43 Professional Codes of Conduct; Towards an Ethical Framework for Novice Teacher Educators....Pages 45-57 Partnerships Between Schools and Teacher Education Institutes....Pages 59-73 To Be a Facilitator of In-Service Learning: Challenges, Roles and Professional Development....Pages 75-88 Front Matter....Pages 89-89 Becoming a Teacher Educator: Voices of Beginning Teacher Educators....Pages 91-102 Second-Phase Induction for Teacher Educators: Challenges and Possibilities....Pages 103-113 Front Matter....Pages 115-115 Teacher Education for Diversity....Pages 117-132 Linking Learning Styles and Teaching Styles....Pages 133-144 Teacher Educators and Reflective Practice....Pages 145-161 Preparing Student Teachers for Teaching Practicum....Pages 163-171 The Power of Assessment in Teacher Education....Pages 173-188 Front Matter....Pages 189-189 Teacher Educators as Researchers....Pages 191-203 Teacher Educators and the Self-Study of Teaching Practices....Pages 205-217 Back Matter....Pages 219-237 Suitable for teacher educators who want to be informed about the latest views and practices of their profession, this book addresses a range of topics related to the work of teacher educators, the induction of teacher educators and their further professional development. It is rooted in the Association of Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)