The New Lives of Teachers

by Christopher Day and Qing Gu

Book Overview

The New Lives of Teachers examines the varied, often demanding commitments on teachers' lives today as they attempt to pursue careers in primary and secondary education. Building upon Huberman's classic study, it probes not only teachers' everyday lives, but also the ways in which they negotiate the pitfalls of professional development and the different life and work 'scenarios' that challenge their sense of identity, well-being and effectiveness.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415484596
• ISBN13: 9780415484596
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"