Extending teacher professionalism: engagement with others through communities of practice

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Allen, S. and Miller, P. 2011. Extending teacher professionalism: engagement with others through communities of practice. 1st International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Science. Dubai, UAE 22 - 26 Nov 2011
TypeConference paper
TitleExtending teacher professionalism: engagement with others through communities of practice
AuthorsAllen, S. and Miller, P.
Abstract

Should professionals in education be defined as technicians, whose role is externally constructed or should they be responsive to the diverse individual contexts in which they work (Cable and Miller, 2011)? If schools develop as ‘communities of practice’ (Lave and Wenger, 1991), practitioner enquiry and reflective practice becomes the ‘norm’. Communicative spaces enable professionals to be reflective and reflexive (Dahlberg and Moss, 2005). It is the processing of evidence (the ability and opportunity to reflect) and think critically about practice that enables new understandings to be developed and shared (Appleby, 2010). In being able to explore practice and by seeking new meanings, teachers and professionals recognise multiple forms of action and expertise, which are continually being reshaped (Cable and Miller, 2011).

KeywordsProfessionalism, change, accountability, communities of practice, communication.
Conference1st International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Science
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PrintNov 2011
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LanguageEnglish
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