A01=Denise Skarbek
A01=R. Lee Smith
Author_Denise Skarbek
Author_R. Lee Smith
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Product details
- ISBN 9781475800531
- Weight: 268g
- Dimensions: 152 x 226mm
- Publication Date: 09 Sep 2013
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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The editors and authors of Professional Teacher Dispositions: Additions to the Mainstreamcontribute to the long tradition in education of the discussions of teacher dispositions. It is intended for novice and experienced teachers, for those who educate future teachers, and for those who hire teachers. This book includes theoretical aspects of dispositions in education and case vignettes for discussion and reflection. Professional Teacher Dispositions provides a resource for school administrators in the professional selection of teachers, teacher educators in the selection of candidates for teacher education programs, and as a basis for developing professional development or pre-service activities in education. The authors address issues of character and passion that have a profound impact on the decision to be a teacher, the reasons for teaching and effect the day-to-day functioning of teachers in our school classrooms. Chapters address social justice and equity issues, reflection, caring, love, teaching as a calling.
R. Lee Smith is an associate professor in special education at Indiana University-South Bend. In the last 30 years, he has served as an associate dean, public school administrator, teacher, and teacher’s aide in public education.
Denise Skarbek is a professor of education in the School of Education and Social Services at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, FL. Her publications and research interests include special education and teacher education, particularly in the areas of reflection, youth violence, technology, and sexual abuse.
