Education Studies for Initial Teacher Development

Classical theories of education that have informed and continue to inform teacher education have dominated Education Studies. This book includes the traditional foci of philosophy, sociology, psychology, and teaching and learning, and emphasises how they influence the practice of teaching. But Education Studies for Initial Teacher Development shifts the focus to current research and innovative theories that promote teaching and learning in a challenging and complex educational context. This book makes a deliberate attempt to map out infl uential classical theories as a backdrop to explore how contemporary theories are currently influencing teaching and learning.