International handbook of research on teachers and teaching

The International Handbook of Research on Teachers and Teaching provides a fresh look at the ever changing nature of the teaching profession throughout theworld. This collection of over 70 original articles addresses a wide range ofissues that are relevant for understanding the present educational climate inwhich the accountability of teachers and the standardized testing of studentshave become dominant. The international collection of authors brings to the handbook a breadth of knowledge and experience about the teaching profession and a wealth of material across a number of comparative dimensions, such as between developed and developing countries and between Eastern and Western cultures. In addition, many articles address the emerging challenges to education andto the lives of teachers which are brought about by the globalization trends of the 21st Century.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-73316-6
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 1200
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés