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Professionalism is a key component of teaching. During their training, new teachers must swiftly begin to develop their professional identity. They are required to meet and demonstrate professional behaviours outlined in Part 2 of the Teachers Standards before they can be awarded QTS.
Becoming a professional requires critical reflection and a knowledge-base that is complex. This book helps trainee teachers to both meet the content of Part 2 of the Teachers Standards and develop the professionalism that supports their identity as a teacher.
List of contents
Why is it important for primary teachers to develop a professional identity? - Glenn Stone
What are professional values and why are they important? - Suzannah Smith
How do primary teachers develop their professional presence? - Jo Tulloch
Why do primary teachers need to have high standards of professional behaviour? - Debs Wilkinson
Why are professional relationships important for primary teachers? - Gary Parkes
Why are professional networks and research networks useful for primary teachers? - Kirstie Hewett
How can primary teachers develop their professionalism online? - Linda Cooper and Debra Laxton
How do professional frameworks support professionalism in primary teaching? - Glenn Stone
What does it mean to be accountable as a primary school professional? - Glenn Stone
About the author
Glenn Stone is a principal lecturer in education at University of Chichester with the responsibility for co-ordinating the undergraduate primary programme. His research interests include teacher professionalism and the professional education of teachers. Glenn’s doctorate research focused on conceptions of professionalism by early career teachers. He has published on this topic and continues to be an active researcher in the field.
Summary
This book helps trainee teachers to both meet the content of Part 2 of the Teachers’ Standards and develop the professionalism that supports their identity as a teacher.
