This publication was commissioned to inform the evidence base of the Review of Teacher Education. For more information, please visit http://www.reviewofteachereducationinscotland.org.uk/
Ian Menter, Moira Hulme, Dely Elliot and Jon Lewin with Vivienne Baumfield, Alan Britton, Mike Carroll, Kay Livingston, Margaret McCulloch, Irene McQueen, Fiona Patrick and Tony Townsend. University Of Glasgow
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INTRODUCTION
Aim, background and objectives
Scope of the review
Review methods
Nature and quality of data sources
Structure of the review
2. TEACHER EDUCATION IN SCOTLAND
Introduction
Significant developments in teacher education
The policy context
Current strengths
Weaknesses
Areas for improvement
3. TEACHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONALISM
Introduction
Approaches to teacher education
Enhancement of professionalism
The effective teacher: standards and competences
The reflective teacher
The enquiring teacher
The transformative teacher
The future of teacher professionalism
Implications for Scottish teacher education
4. TEACHER EDUCATION, COLLABORATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Introduction
Entry requirements for teacher education
Partnership arrangements with schools
Mentoring, induction and early professional development
Continuing professional development
Collaborative approaches to curriculum design and evaluation
Recognising accomplished teachers
Professional development of teacher educators
Implications for Scottish teacher education
5. PROFESSIONALISM AND PUPIL OUTCOMES
Introduction
Research linking teaching education and pupil outcomes
Summary
Implications for Scottish teacher education
6. EVALUATING THE IMPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Introduction
Research
Inspection and self-evaluation
School-level evaluation of teacher education
Implications for Scottish teacher education
7. CONCLUSIONS
REFERENCES
Appendix one: search and screening process
Appendix two: database template
Appendix three: comparator education systems
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