Teacher Professionalism, School Reform, and Textbooks.

Woodward, Arthur; Elliott, David L.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Teacher Professionalism, School Reform, and Textbooks.

Woodward, Arthur; Elliott, David L.

Educational Horizons, v70 n4 p176-80 Sum 1992

Teachers' ability to act as full professionals is significantly limited by textbook programs in state and local curricula as well as the use of standardized achievement tests. Curriculum reform and upgrading of teacher professionalism go hand in hand. (SK)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Professional Autonomy, School Restructuring, Standardized Tests, State Curriculum Guides, Teacher Role, Textbook Selection, Textbooks

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Language: English

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