Teaching Selves

Identity, Pedagogy, and Teacher Education

By Jane Danielewicz | Publisher: State University of New York Press

About the book

2001 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title

This is a book about how identities arise, in particular, about how individuals \"become\" teachers, and how pedagogy in teacher education programs can promote identity development. Teaching Selves argues that being a teacher is not a matter of simply adopting a role but rather involves the construction of an identity as a teacher. Focusing on identity, the book tells the stories of six undergraduate students enrolled in a secondary teacher education program at a large state university. Through a qualitative study made up of interviews, observations, and teaching experiences with the subjects over a three-year period, the author explains the process of becoming a teacher, concentrating on the influences of education courses and other features of the teacher education program. Filled with students' stories and personal reflections from the author, Teaching Selves offers a personal vision of what is possible in a very public endeavor—the education of new teachers.

Editions of Teaching Selves

Hardcover
ISBN 9780791450031
Paperback
ISBN 9780791450048
PDF
ISBN 9780791490471

Read an Excerpt

2001 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title

This is a book about how identities arise, in particular, about how individuals \"become\" teachers, and how pedagogy in teacher education programs can promote identity development. Teaching Selves argues that being a teacher is not a matter of simply adopting a role but rather involves the construction of an identity as a teacher. Focusing on identity, the book tells the stories of six undergraduate students enrolled in a secondary teacher education program at a large state university. Through a qualitative study made up of interviews, observations, and teaching experiences with the subjects over a three-year period, the author explains the process of becoming a teacher, concentrating on the influences of education courses and other features of the teacher education program. Filled with students' stories and personal reflections from the author, Teaching Selves offers a personal vision of what is possible in a very public endeavor—the education of new teachers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teaching Selves about?

2001 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title

This is a book about how identities arise, in particular, about how individuals \"become\" teachers, and how pedagogy in teacher education programs can promote identity development. Teaching Selves argues that being a teacher is not a matter of simply adopting a role but rather involves the construction of an identity as a teacher. Focusing on identity, the book tells the stories of six undergraduate students enrolled in a secondary teacher education program at a large state university. Through a qualitative study made up of interviews, observations, and teaching experiences with the subjects over a three-year period, the author explains the process of becoming a teacher, concentrating on the influences of education courses and other features of the teacher education program. Filled with students' stories and personal reflections from the author, Teaching Selves offers a personal vision of what is possible in a very public endeavor—the education of new teachers.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Teaching Selves?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy

Where can I read a sample of Teaching Selves?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791450031

How long is Teaching Selves and how many pages does it have?

Teaching Selves has 230 page(s)

Is Teaching Selves part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Teacher Preparation and Development

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Teaching Selves?

Jane Danielewicz

Who is the Publisher of the book Teaching Selves?

State University of New York Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Teaching Selves is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791450031) and paperback(ISBN 9780791450048) and pdf(ISBN 9780791490471)

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