Developing as a Teacher Educator

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Developing as a Teacher Educator: A Guide to Establishing Identity, Exploring Pedagogy, and Navigating Policy should be required reading for every doctoral student and faculty member working in teacher education programs- whether their primary professional role is in teacher education or a closely related field. Dodman, Jacobs, Butler, and Hitabel have compiled a timely and comprehensive resource that illuminates the complexities of teacher educator identity, pedagogy, and policy, making it essential for anyone navigating this multifaceted role. Whether you are a doctoral student preparing for a career in teacher education or a faculty member seeking to deepen your understanding of the work you do, this text serves as a vital guide for shaping your practice and amplifying your impact as a teacher educator. -- Nancy Fichtman Dana * Professor and Distinguished Teaching Scholar, University of Florida * This five-part exploration of the development of teacher educators is essential reading for teacher educators at every stage of their time in the profession. In sixteen chapters, twenty-one contributors explore the issues of history, theory, identity, pedagogy, and leadership, providing guidance for all who recognize the need for improvement and renewal in a complex, traditionally conservative field. Three chapters exploring pedagogical development of teacher educators are particularly helpful for those who understand the importance of modelling rather than lecturing about improving teaching practices in schools. Critical reflection and self-study of teacher education practices appear frequently throughout this collection. Everyone recognizing the need to renew and improve teacher education can and should learn from this collection. Those who would improve schools by improving teacher education can begin here. -- Tom Russell * Professor Emeritus, Queen's University at Kingston, Canada *