1st Edition

The Inner World of Teaching Exploring Assumptions

By David Tuohy Copyright 1999

    A practical book which, through case study, exercises and engages the reader in a close examination of their own personal assumptions, practices and experiences of school life. The book takes a good look at the assumptions that prevail in different schools and circumstances and shows how the desire to improve will often need to be met by an equal desire to change and expand horizons. The initiatives suggested show how change can be handled to minimise fears and reservations.

    Introduction Part One Theoretical Perspectives Chapter 1 Assumptions of School Culture Chapter 2 School Culture and Problem Solving Chapter 3 Participation and Culture Part Two Exploring Assumptions Chapter 4 Personal Metaphors of School Chapter 5 Typologies of Schools Chapter 6 System Models in Education Part Three Roles in Schools Chapter 7 Assumptions about Students Chapter 8 Assumptions about Teacher Development Chapter 9 Leadership

    Biography

    David Tuohy

    '[this book] constitutes a serious and thoughtful contribution to teacher education' - Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice