Handbook of Teacher Education: Globalization, Standards and Professionalism in Times of Change (Hardcover)

Introduction. Preface. 1. Teacher Education in a New Millennium: Pressures and Possibilities; T. Townsend and R. Bates. Section One: Globalization and Diversity: Promise or Problem? 2. Learning and Leading in a Globalized World: The Lessons from South Africa; J. Jansen. 3. The interplay between culture, teacher professionalism and teachers' professional development at times of change; A.M. Al-Hinai. 4. Partnerships for progressing cultural democracy in Teacher Education in Pacific Island Countries; K. Helu Thaman. 5. The Treaty, the institution and the chalkface: an institution-wide project in teacher education; J. Greenwood and L. Brown. 6. Where have all the teachers gone? Gone to be leaders, everyone; I. Reid, K. Brain and L. Comerford Boyes. Section Two: Standards and Accountability: What does it mean to be a Good Teacher and how can we make it happen? 7. Quality in Teacher Education: Seeking a Common Definition; D.G. Imig & S.R. Imig. 8. Standards and Professionalism: peace talks?; M. Newby. 9. Regulation and Autonomy in Teacher Education: System or Democracy?; R. Bates. 10. Globalisation and the reshaping of teacher professional culture: do we train competent technicians or informed players in the policy process?; L. Angus. 11. Academics' Perceptions of Private University Establishment Standards and Teaching Quality; A. Bakioglu and O. Hacifazlioglu. Section Three: Teacher Preparation: Getting the Brightest and Making them the Best. 12. Mentoring in teacher education: an experience that makes a difference for fledgling university students; B. Jane. 13. Exploring 'lifewide learning' as a vehicle for shifting pre-service teachers' conceptions of teaching and learning; J. Ryan. 14. Productive Pedagogies: seeking a common vocabulary and framework for talking about pedagogy with Pre-service teachers; D. Zyngier; 15. From Performing to Performance: Can the Repositioning of Teacher Candidates Create a Measurable Impact onChildren's Achievement While Developing Positive Teaching Dispositions?; R.P. Pelton. 16. Maori Student Retention and Success: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Relationships; R. Gorinski and G. Abernethy. 17. The Effectiveness of Teacher Preparation Programs in Jordan: A Case Study; M. Al-Weher and M. Abu-Jaber. 18. Mentoring as the Key to a Successful Student Teaching Practicum: A Comparative Analysis; L. Pungur.19. Preparing Preservice Teachers and Meeting the Diversity Challenge through Structured Service-Learning and Field Experiences in Urban Schools; T.C. Davis and B. Moely. 20. Teaching Internships and the Learning Community; L. Carpenter and B. Blance. Section Four: Teacher Induction: From Neophyte to Professional in three easy steps. 21. Workplace Contexts of New Teachers: An American Tradition of 'Paying One's Dues'; I. Riggs and R. Sandlin. 22. Re-thinking the Basis for 'High Quality' Teaching: Teacher Preparation in Communities; H.J. McLaughlin and G. E. Burnaford. 23. The Transition Process: The Early Years of Being a Teacher; Z.O. Wanzare. 24. The Knowledge Building Community Program: A Partnership for Progress in Teacher Education; J. Kiggins and B. Cambourne. 25. Newly Qualified Teachers in Hong Kong: Professional Development or Meeting One's Fate?; V. Forrester and J. Draper. 26. Meeting the Standard? The New Teacher Induction Scheme in Scotland; J. Draper, F. Christie and J. O'Brien. Section Five: Continuous Development of Teachers: The Challenge to Change; 27. Teacher professional learning, teaching practice and student learning outcomes: Important issues; M. Meiers. 28. Defining the meaning of Teacher Success in Hong Kong; C. May Hung, A. Kit Oi, P. King Chee and C. Lai Man. 29. Networked Learning Communities: Joined Up Working?; I. Reid, K. Brain and L. Comerford Boyes. 30. Lesson study: An opportunity for teacher led professional development; C. Podhorsky and D. Fisher. 31. An Alternative Approach to CPD: an Evaluation of