Understanding Teacher Education in Contentious Times : Political Cross-Curren...

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Subject Area: Education Publisher: Routledge Item Height: 0.3 in Publication Name: Understanding Teacher Education in Contentious Times : Political Cross-Currents and Conflicting Interests Publication Year: 2013 Type: Textbook Subject: Educational Policy & Reform / General, Administration / General, Educational Policy & Reform / Federal Legislation, Training & Certification, Organizations & Institutions height: 0.3 in Format: Trade Paperback Author: Catherine Cornbleth Book Title: Understanding Teacher Education in Contentious Times : Political Language: English width: 6.1 in ISBN: 9780415643122 Number of Pages: 122 Pages Item Length: 9 in Item Width: 6.1 in Item Weight: 6.4 Oz

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Understanding Teacher Education in Contentious Times : Political Cross-Curren.... Understanding Teacher Education in Contentious Times : Political Cross-Currents and Conflicting Interests, Paperback by Cornbleth, Catherine, ISBN 0415643120, ISBN-13 9780415643122, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US This work examines the constraints on teacher education and licensing/certification programs coming from state regulation, professional accreditation standards, corporate interests, and other public and private institutional factors. Understanding these factors will give readers insight on why some school reform and teacher education reform efforts have been more successful than others. Th's chapter of historical background goes back to 1965. Three chapter-length case examples illustrate the impact of public regulation, professional accreditation, and private influence on teacher education. Th is intended for an audience of teacher educators, pre- and in-service teachers, policymakers, and researchers. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()