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OverviewThe further education (FE) sector has recently become the focus for reform, regulation and massive change. This book examines both the historical and contemporary contexts in which these processes have taken place and how they have affected the practice of FE teachers caught within this period of upheaval. Norman Lucas contends that FE is fundamentally divided and that the practices of FE teachers are best understood by appreciating the diversity of needs of FE students. He shows that the tensions between the divisions, diversity and growing regulation are at the hub of the many challenges facing policy makers and FE teachers. This book opens up a debate on three fundamental issues: ? the FE sector is too diverse and needs to be realigned to give institutions and teachers a clearer strategic and professional focus; ? the present 'industrial' national occupational standards should be abandoned in favour of professional standards akin to that of schoolteachers; ? the diversity, variety and specialisations of FE teachers and the wide ranging needs of FE learners requires the practice of FE teachers to be redefined. This book is an invaluable addition to the largely under-researched area of further education and is essential reading for teachers, policy makers and students who need a broader perspective and understanding. Norman Lucas is Director of Post-Compulsory Teacher Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Norman Lucas (Senior Lecturer in Post-Compulsory Education, Institute of Education, University of London)Publisher: Institute of Education Imprint: Institute of Education Volume: 22 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.345kg ISBN: 9780854737000ISBN 10: 0854737006 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 01 July 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsPreface Part 1 Further education in context 1 From technical to further education colleges 2 Incorporation 1993-1999: diversity, competition and regulation 3 A new era of planning and realignment? Part 2 The training and professional development of teachers in further education 4 FE teacher education: a history of neglect 5 Teacher education and staff development 1993-1999 6 Growing regulation: standards or standardisation? 7 The future shape of teacher education: professionalism or obscurity? Part 3 The diversity of teaching and learning in further education 8 Teaching and learning traditions in further education 9 Models for understanding the practices of FE teachers 10 Towards a new professional framework for teachers in further educationReviewsThis account of the history of FE is arguably the best available. -- Colin Flint Times Educational Supplement 20041201 Author InformationNorman Lucas is Director of Post-Compulsory Teacher Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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