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Paperback. Condition: New. Amidst ongoing policy reforms and a persistent recruitment crisis, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in England is undergoing a significant transformation. This timely examination maps the evolving landscape-reaccreditation processes, shifting partnerships, and the emergence of the National Institute for Teaching-while critically assessing England's unique approach to teacher preparation.Through international comparisons with Denmark, Finland, and Australia, the authors explore whether England's frequent policy shifts signal innovation or instability. Chapters dissect the role of ITE in shaping qualified professionals and interrogate the implications of a standardised national curriculum. With a sharp focus on systemic governance, Ofsted's influence, and strategies for addressing teacher shortages, this book provides a vital critique of the intersection between political ideology and education reform.Initial Teacher Education in England serves as both a reflective discussion for researchers and a practical guide for students and practitioners. By illuminating the processes and challenges shaping the sector, it equips readers with a deeper understanding of the forces driving teacher education today and the potential pathways toward a more sustainable future.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Recruitment and retention problems existed within the teaching sector before the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increasing number of teachers deciding to leave the profession for either early retirement, careers in other sectors, or for teaching jobs in other countries. However, the pandemic, and the period subsequent to it, have amplified the problems of a sector in crisis.Aimee Quickfall and Phil Wood offer insights into a profession overburdened by central diktat and performance management, and a system which is inefficient, overbearing and in many cases responsible for poor mental health and unsustainable pressures. Through a consideration of teachers' experiences both during and after the pandemic they outline a policy direction concerning the work of teachers and leaders which is necessary to reorientate the education system in England to one which encourages individuals to become teachers, and which sustains them in a supportive professional environment once they are there.Transforming Teacher Work reflects on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to consider how we might renew and revitalise a failing system. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. Recruitment and retention problems existed within the teaching sector before the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increasing number of teachers deciding to leave the profession for either early retirement, careers in other sectors, or for teaching jobs in other countries. However, the pandemic, and the period subsequent to it, have amplified the problems of a sector in crisis.Aimee Quickfall and Phil Wood offer insights into a profession overburdened by central diktat and performance management, and a system which is inefficient, overbearing and in many cases responsible for poor mental health and unsustainable pressures. Through a consideration of teachers' experiences both during and after the pandemic they outline a policy direction concerning the work of teachers and leaders which is necessary to reorientate the education system in England to one which encourages individuals to become teachers, and which sustains them in a supportive professional environment once they are there.Transforming Teacher Work reflects on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to consider how we might renew and revitalise a failing system. …

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Hardback. Condition: New. Recruitment and retention problems existed within the teaching sector before the COVID-19 pandemic, with an increasing number of teachers deciding to leave the profession for either early retirement, careers in other sectors, or for teaching jobs in other countries. However, the pandemic, and the period subsequent to it, have amplified the problems of a sector in crisis.Aimee Quickfall and Phil Wood offer insights into a profession overburdened by central diktat and performance management, and a system which is inefficient, overbearing and in many cases responsible for poor mental health and unsustainable pressures. Through a consideration of teachers' experiences both during and after the pandemic they outline a policy direction concerning the work of teachers and leaders which is necessary to reorientate the education system in England to one which encourages individuals to become teachers, and which sustains them in a supportive professional environment once they are there.Transforming Teacher Work reflects on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to consider how we might renew and revitalise a failing system. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. Amidst ongoing policy reforms and a persistent recruitment crisis, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in England is undergoing a significant transformation. This timely examination maps the evolving landscape-reaccreditation processes, shifting partnerships, and the emergence of the National Institute for Teaching-while critically assessing England's unique approach to teacher preparation.Through international comparisons with Denmark, Finland, and Australia, the authors explore whether England's frequent policy shifts signal innovation or instability. Chapters dissect the role of ITE in shaping qualified professionals and interrogate the implications of a standardised national curriculum. With a sharp focus on systemic governance, Ofsted's influence, and strategies for addressing teacher shortages, this book provides a vital critique of the intersection between political ideology and education reform.Initial Teacher Education in England serves as both a reflective discussion for researchers and a practical guide for students and practitioners. By illuminating the processes and challenges shaping the sector, it equips readers with a deeper understanding of the forces driving teacher education today and the potential pathways toward a more sustainable future.…

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