The Curriculum History of Canadian Teacher Education

The Curriculum History of Canadian Teacher Education By Theodore Michael Christou (editor)
2017 | 288 Pages | ISBN: 1138221023 | PDF | 2 MB
Organized by region, this edited collection provides a comprehensive look at how teacher education has evolved regionally and nationally in Canada. Offering an in-depth look at specific provinces and territories, this volume contextualizes the landscape of Canadian public education and the place of teacher education within it. Shedding light on the ways Canadian teacher education was shaped by and in turn influenced its environment, contributors evaluate the current state of education and consider themes, tensions, and historical developments, presenting a view of teacher education that encompasses both its future and its past. A significant contribution to the field of curriculum history, this bookoffers a benchmark for conversations about the purposes, means, and ends of teacher education in Canada.