Leadership for Change in Teacher Education : Voices of Canadian Deans of Education / edited by Susan E. Elliott-Johns.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elliott-Johns, Susan E., compiler, editor.

Series:

Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education.

Local Subjects:

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (119 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2015.

Place of Publication:

Rotterdam : SensePublishers : Imprint: SensePublishers, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Leadership for Change in Teacher Education: Voices of Canadian Deans of Education presents a rich sampling of diverse perspectives on the topic in a unique collection of reflections contributed by Canadian deans of education. The focus of the inquiry, “What would we hear from deans of education invited to share their perspectives on leadership for change in contemporary teacher education?” invited deans of education to reflect on the research, policies and practices currently informing their leadership. The results, fourteen engaging and provocative essays, offer important insights and increased understandings of the complex nature of their work and explore concerns raised in relation to lived experience and the multi-faceted processes of leading change for teacher education in contemporary contexts. Reflections in these short essays underscore the critical role of deans in provoking, supporting and championing new ideas and approaches to pedagogy for teacher education, and make clear the complexities inherent in leading the change. The Coda highlights the limited scope of related research available in the current literature and recommends urgent attention, in both research and practice, to the preparation of deans and support for their ongoing professional learning and sustainable leadership. This book will be of great interest to scholars, deans of education, teacher educators, university administrators and other policymakers. “Leadership for Change was a catalyst to immersing myself in this book, promising as it does the “Voices of Canadian Deans of Education”. A member of the Association of Canadian Deans of Education (ACDE) for over a decade, I have been honoured to join these voices around many conference tables and other informal sessions. The promise of important insights these voices can share is fulfilled within every one of the compelling chapters. The book reminds us of the diverse geographical, political, and theoreticalcontexts that enhance understandings of multiple perspectives on leadership and the complex educational challenges inherent in contemporary teacher education. A deep commitment to public education and a profound work ethic towards stellar, relevant teacher education resonates across the work of these deans of education. This thought-provoking book makes a valuable contribution to the literature on reconceptualising leadership for teacher education.” – Professor Fern Snart, Dean of Education, University of Alberta.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / Susan E. Elliott-Johns

Leadership for Change in Contemporary Teacher Education / Susan E. Elliott-Johns

Together Today for Society’s Future / Deborah Bartlette

The Impact of Differentiation on Teacher Education in Ontario / Fiona Blaikie

Le Restructuration du Programme en Éducation au Campus Saint-Jean de l’Université de l’Alberta / Laurent Cammarata , Martine Cavanagh and Yvette d’Entremont

3a.Restructuring the Teacher Education Program at the Campus Saint-Jean of the University of Alberta / Laurent Cammarata , Martine Cavanagh and Yvette d’Entremont

Exploring Complexities of Leadership for Teacher Education / Heather E. Duncan

Reflections on Change Leadership in a Faith-based Teacher Education Program / Kimberly Franklin

Leading in the Twenty-first Century Learning Environment / Rosetta Khalideen

Teachers Who Live in Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones / Jane E. Lewis

New Technologies and Leadership Challenges for Teacher Education / Kris Magnusson

Walking the Tightrope / David Mandzuk

Reflecting and Acting on Reflection and Action / Ken W. McCluskey

Working against the Grain / James McNinch

Challenge and Complexity in Landscapes of Change / Jacqueline Muldoon

Leading from Within / Karen Roland

Teacher Educator and Dean / Ann Sherman

Coda / Susan E. Elliott-Johns

About the Contributors / Susan E. Elliott-Johns

Index / Susan E. Elliott-Johns.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9789462099326

9462099324

OCLC:

900865314