Teacher Education and the Struggle for Social Justice [Paperback]

& Clear, articulate, and cogent&.[Zeichner] exhibits a commitment to a vision of social justice that rightly demands the very best both from society and from those of us who work in schools, communities, and teacher education institutions. -- Michael W. Apple, From the Foreword

In this selection of his work from 1991-2008, Kenneth M. Zeichner examines the relationships between various aspects of teacher education, teacher development, and their contributions to the achievement of greater justice in schooling and in the broader society. A major theme that comes up in different ways across the chapters is Zeichners belief that the mission of teacher education programs is to prepare teachers in ways that enable them to successfully educate everyones children. A second theme is an argument for a view of democratic deliberation in schooling, teacher education, and educational research where members of various constituent groups have genuine input into the educational process.

Teacher Education and the Struggle for Social Justiceis directed to teacher educators and to policy makers who see teacher education as a critical element in maintaining a strong public education system in a democratic society.

Foreword, Michael W. Apple

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. The Adequacies and Inadequacies of Three Current Strategies to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain the Best Teachers for All Students

2. Educating Teachers for Social Justice

Ken Zeichner and Ryan Flessner

3. Professional Development Schools in a Culture of Evidence and Accountability

4. Action Research as a Strategy for Preparing Teachers to Work for Greater Social Justice: A Case Study from the United States

5. Action Research: Personal Renewal and Social Reconstruction

6. Action Research in Teacher Education as a Force for Greater SlSQ