Holistic Approaches to Teacher Development: Leadership, Pedagogical Practices, and Cognitive Insights - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798337304731

Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2025

Synopsis

Holistic approaches to teacher development emphasize the integration of leadership, pedagogical practices, and cognitive insights to foster growth among educators. Rather than focusing on isolated skill-building, these approaches recognize the interconnectedness of various aspects of teaching. This includes leadership strategies that inspire and guide educators, innovative pedagogical methods that enhance student learning, and cognitive frameworks that help teachers understand their own thought processes and decision-making. By nurturing these aspects, holistic teacher development enhances individual teachers capabilities and cultivates a more dynamic, responsive, and effective educational environment. This growth enables teachers to better meet the diverse needs of students, adapt to evolving educational landscapes, and contribute to the broader mission of improving education. Holistic Approaches to Teacher Development: Leadership, Pedagogical Practices, and Cognitive Insights provides an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted strategies necessary for teacher development in today s evolving educational landscape. It bridges the gap between educational leadership, psychology, and pedagogy, offering insights into how these areas can work synergistically to enhance teacher professionalism and student outcomes. This book covers topics such as education policy, literacy, and classroom management, and is a useful resource for educators, policymakers, computer engineers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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About the Authors

Mehmet Tufan Yalçın is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Çankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı, Türkiye. His research interests include school leadership, student achievement, school improvement, and teacher behaviours and attitudes.

Alper Uslukaya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Administration, Supervision, Planning, and Economics at Çankırı Karatekin University. He earned his PhD in Educational Administration, Supervision, Planning, and Economics from Fırat University in 2023. He also holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Fırat University, awarded in 2018, and a Bachelor’s degree from Çukurova University, completed in 2005. Dr. Uslukaya has made significant academic contributions through his research on teacher professionalism, educational leadership, presenteeism, and work engagement in schools. His work has been published in numerous international refereed journals, where he has explored topics such as the relationship between school leadership and teacher well-being, teacher burnout, and the impact of social support in educational settings. His research uses advanced methodologies such as multilevel moderated mediation analyses, which contribute to the understanding of complex dynamics within educational institutions. In addition to his academic career, Dr. Uslukaya has extensive experience as a teacher and school administrator within Turkey’s Ministry of National Education, where he worked for over 15 years before joining academia. His practical experience in educational leadership enriches his research and teaching.

Bahaddin Demirdiş is an Assistant Professor at Çankırı Karatekin University. He earned his PhD in Educational Psychology from University College London in 2021. He also holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from University College London, completed in 2015, and a Bachelor's degree from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2012.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337304731
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 382
• Editor: Yalçın Mehmet Tufan, Uslukaya Alper, Demirdiş Bahaddin