Going Beyond the Classical Dichotomy Related to the Content of Teacher Training and Professional Development

摘要: In this chapter, we draw conclusions on the strengths and weaknesses of two dominant approaches to teacher training professional development described in Chaps. 2 3. It is shown that none them has been sufficiently validated, questions can be raised about impact each these quality teaching. argued reflection critical thinking are or should important elements all aspects learning performance. However, necessary, but not sufficient for improving teaching student learning. There need both knowledge bodies intellectual performance skills form basis analysis. Without these, ability translate analysis into action order improve performance, there little overt social benefit gained from engagement more generally. context, rationale merging main presented second part chapter. A review research helps us identify six characteristics effective programmes, which also discussed Finally, a summary provided issues first book. support view take account findings effectiveness research, concerned with practices. For reason, next book foundations effectiveness.