Teacher Education: For What?
Overview & Synopsis
Discusses the issue of purpose in teacher education, explaining that teaching, unlike most other professions, has varied perceptions and assumptions regarding its purpose and nature. A 1980s study found that most preservice teachers had not discussed the purpose of schooling within a democracy during any of their classes. Examines the importance of developing democratic character in future teachers. (SM)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Teacher Education: For What? |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Goodlad, John I. |
| Subject & Discipline | Democracy, Democratic Values, Elementary Secondary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1998 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-198763 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |