International Perspectives On English Teacher Development

<P>The fourth volume in the successful IFTE series provides an international perspective on the knowledge and professional development of the English teaching workforce. It provides a state-of-the-art review of English teaching and teachers and how they are developed over time.</P><P>With contributions from leading scholars around the world, this volume is divided into four sections that follow the journey of an English teacher from being a student, to the latter stages of professional development and becoming a teacher. It sheds light on how different elements such as school culture, professional development, higher-level qualifications, professional associations and government policies contribute or detract from retention and job satisfaction.</P><I><P>International Perspectives on English Teacher Development </I>serves as ideal reading for the research and teacher education community along with teachers and student teachers globally.</P>