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Korthagen, Fred – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2017
Based on recent findings about teacher learning, a critical analysis of traditional and new approaches to professional development is presented. To a large degree, teacher learning takes place unconsciously and involves cognitive, emotional and motivational dimensions. Moreover, teacher learning takes place at various levels. Although these…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Training Methods, Misconceptions, Educational Practices
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Parker, Joan; Heywood, Dave; Jolley, Nina – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2012
In recent years, there has been greater emphasis placed on cross-curricular approaches to teaching and learning evidenced in changes to curriculum guidance in a number of countries. Research indicates the complexity and challenge of such approaches to curriculum organisation, and presentation is considerable. This small scale study is focused on…
Descriptors: Evidence, Teaching Methods, Preservice Teacher Education, Group Discussion
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Howes, Elaine V.; Jones, Kathleen M.; Rosenthal, Bill – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2004
The inspiration for this paper was a retreat in which education students and professors spent a weekend at a forest preserve, conducting biodiversity studies. Our writing describes the power of our retreat as a scientific, social and pedagogical learning experience. The three authors present our written reflections individually, prefaced by a…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Biodiversity, Science Teachers, Learning Experience