Creating capacities: teachers' perceptions of professional development and the role of the university
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Creating capacities: teachers' perceptions of professional development and the role of the university |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 1417 |
Book Title | Constructing capacities: building capabilities through learning and engagement |
Authors | Baguley, Margaret (Author) and Kerby, Martin (Author) |
Editors | Danaher, Patrick Alan, De George-Walker, Linda, Henderson, Robyn, Matthews, Karl J., Midgley, Warren, Noble, Karen, Tyler, Mark A. and Arden, Catherine H. |
Page Range | 107-123 |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 2012 |
Publisher | Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Place of Publication | Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom |
ISBN | 144384179X |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.c-s-p.org/flyers/Constructing-Capacities--Building-Capabilities-through-Learning-and-Engagement1-4438-4179-X.htm |
Abstract | Teachers’ views of professional development are increasingly problematised by two quite distinct and opposing perceptions. Although teachers recognise the value of continuing professional dialogue they are also disenchanted with what they see as irrelevant and ill-conceived efforts to bridge the divide between theory and their daily teacher practice in the classroom. A means of bridging this divide between the perceived ‘ivory tower’ (university) and the ‘chalkface’ (school) is to draw on the expertise of both in order to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. The range of experience and expertise from educators in both the school and university sectors can be strategically utilised to provide targeted professional development opportunities. These can also be designed to maximise the logistical connection between teachers in training at university who undertake their practical experiences in schools during their program of study. This chapter seeks to examine the potential for collaboration between the school and university sectors with a specific focus on the area of teacher expectations regarding professional development in order to enhance their capacities. |
Keywords | professional development, teachers, university, school, collaboration |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators |
Public Notes | Chapter 6. c. Cambridge Scholars 2012. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
St Joseph's College, Nudgee, Australia | |
Central Queensland University | |
Griffith University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1vzy/creating-capacities-teachers-perceptions-of-professional-development-and-the-role-of-the-university
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