Narratives of Pedagogical Development and Navigation of Educational Contexts - Hardcover

Gierhart, Aaron R

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798337318479

Publisher: IGI Global, 2025

Synopsis

Educators continually adapt and grow within the changing landscape of teaching and learning. As they respond to new challenges, ranging from policy reforms and technological shifts to diverse classroom dynamics, they craft personal and professional narratives that reflect their pedagogical approaches. These stories reveal how teachers make sense of their experiences, negotiate their roles, and strive to meet the needs of their students within complex educational settings. Understanding these journeys may offer valuable insights into the ways educators learn, reflect, and transform their practices. Narratives of Pedagogical Development and Navigation of Educational Contexts explores various stories of pedagogy and teaching as a process of growth and change. It presents an alternative to traditional views of teaching as a profession, examining the social and political forces impacting education and highlighting the realities of teaching amidst various social challenges and political issues. This book covers topics such as sociology, teacher training, and education policy and reform, and is a useful resource for educators, sociologists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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About the Author

Aaron R. Gierhart, Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Educational Technology in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He hosts a seasonal podcast called Journeys of Teaching and worked as an elementary classroom teacher in Illinois for 11 years. His research interests include (critical) digital pedagogy, teacher education, and narratives of pedagogy.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337318479
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 345