Teacher Professionalism in Further and Higher Education Challenges to Culture and Practice

<P>Teachers from further and higher education are rarely considered together. This book explores the differences and similarities that exist between these groups. It provides an up-to-date account of developments and brings together arguments and debates about both groups of teachers to challenge some strongly held beliefs.</P><P>Focusing on aspects of teachers'' professionalism, Jocelyn Robson considers what ''professionalism'' may mean and ways in which ''professionalism'' has been studied. She goes on to consider:</P><UL><LI>professional standards, training and qualifications</LI><LI>professional identities and communities</LI><LI>opportunities and strategies for professional development and renewal</LI><LI>key debates in the literature and the most significant policy developments</LI><LI>the main challenges currently facing the teaching profession in further and higher education.</LI></UL>