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Induction for early career teachers in secondary schools: Initiation, implementation and institutionalization Open
This paper investigates the induction of early career teachers (ECTs) in secondary education in the Netherlands. Support in the early years of teaching is essential as the teacher's role is a complex and demanding one and ECTs experience c…
Vignettes as a tool to deal with complex situations in education Open
In this paper we focus on the role of vignettes in dealing with professional dilemmas of educators. A vignette is a short description of an educators professional context, with an explanation of the issue that is at stake. Vignettes can be…
View article: Valuing knowledge exchange and professional learning for educational inclusion: understanding professional dilemmas in policy and practice contexts
Valuing knowledge exchange and professional learning for educational inclusion: understanding professional dilemmas in policy and practice contexts Open
Recent international and national legislation demonstrates a trend towards inclusive education which aspires to ensure the participation of all young people in educational provision. However, research indicates that implementation of these…
View article: Conceptualising Teacher Education for Inclusion: Lessons for the Professional Learning of Educators from Transnational and Cross-Sector Perspectives
Conceptualising Teacher Education for Inclusion: Lessons for the Professional Learning of Educators from Transnational and Cross-Sector Perspectives Open
Despite policy calling for enhanced inclusive practice within all schools and colleges, educators across Europe are facing increasing challenges when providing effective inclusive education for all students as a result of increased diversi…
Providing a good start. Concerns of beginning secondary school teachers and support provided Open
The first years in the teaching profession are often a challenge andmost beginning teachers struggle with concerns. To support beginning teachers, induction programmes have been developed whichshould lead to an acceleration of growth in te…
Professional development of teacher educators: what do they do? Findings from an explorative international study Open
The attention being devoted to teacher educators as professionals and their professional development is unquestionably increasing. Whilst much of that attention is being directed at teacher educators in different countries, international c…