Pedagogical Knowledge and the Changing Nature of the Teaching Profession
Highly qualified and competent teachers are fundamental for equitable and effective
education systems. Teachers today are facing higher and more complex expectations
to help students reach their full potential and become valuable members of 21st century
society. The nature and variety of these demands imply that teachers, more than ever
before, must be professionals who make decisions based on a robust and updated knowledge
base.
This publication presents research and ideas from multiple perspectives on pedagogical
knowledge - the knowledge of teaching and learning - and the changing nature of the
teaching profession. It provides a modern account of teachers’ professional competence,
and how this relates to student learning. The report looks at knowledge dynamics in
the teaching profession and investigates how teachers’ knowledge can be measured.
It provides precious insights into 21st century demands on teacher knowledge.
This volume also offers a conceptual base for a future empirical study on teachers’
knowledge. It will be a useful resource for those interested in understanding the
different factors underlying high quality teaching through examining and outlining
the complexity of the teaching profession. In particular, this publication will be
of interest to teacher educators, educational leaders, policy makers and the research
community.
Published on February 21, 2017
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