Reconceptualizing Teaching Practice: Self-Study in Teacher Education

Abstract

Part 1 Philosophical perspectives -introduction, Tom Russell A framework for the development of self-study practice, John Loughran, Jeff Northfield Self-study and the development of collective knowledge, Howard A. Smith. Part 2 Methodological perspectives - introduction, Stefinee Pinnegar Turning to the artists - developing an enlightened eye by creating teaching self-portraits, Janet C. Richards Self-study through the use of practical argument, Debbie L. Tidwell, Melissa I. Heston Claiming to understand educational development Susan Wilcox Building a teacher education community - combining Electronic Mail with face-to-face interactions, Rena Upitis, Tom Russell. Part 3 Case studies of individual self-study - introduction, Mary Lynn Hamilton Harmony, conflict and respect - an Asian-American educator's self-study, Linda K. Oda Reflecting critically on teaching to encourage critical reflection, Nancy L. Hutchinson Self-study of teacher education practices through the use of the faculty portfolio, Joan P. Gipe. Part 4 Case studies of collaborative self-study - introduction, Vicki Kubler LaBoskey Cross- institutional action research - a collaborative self-study, Vicki Kubler LaBoskey et al For liberation...not less for love - self-study of teacher educators working with a group of teachers who teach pupils with special educational needs, Pam Lomax et al Tensions and intentions in group enquiry - a joint self-study, Carola Conte et al. Part 5 Processes and practices of self-study - introduction, John Loughran The seams of paradoxes in teaching, Glenda Wilkes Prospects for collaborative self- study on the Internet, John M. Johnston et al The self-study of teacher education practices and the reform of teacher education, Ardra L. Cole, J. Gary Knowles. Conclusion - The value and promise of self-study, Mary Lynn Hamilton, Stefinee Pinnegar. Afterword, Douglas Barnes.