Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas and Directions for the Future

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Elaine Keane (National University of Ireland, Galway) Manuela Heinz (National University of Ireland, Galway)

Diversifying the Teaching Profession

Dimensions, Dilemmas and Directions for the Future

Elaine Keane (National University of Ireland, Galway), Manuela Heinz (National University of Ireland, Galway), Rory Mc Daid (Marino Institute of Education, Ireland)

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27 May 2024

Moral & social purpose of education; Secondary schools; Teacher training; Teaching of special educational needs

Series: Routledge Research in Educational Equality and Diversity

This edited volume is about diversifying the teaching profession. It is unique in its inclusion of multiple dimensions of diversity; its chapters focus on a wide range of under-represented groups, including those from lower socio-economic groups, Black and minority ethnic groups, migrants, the Travelling community, the Deaf community, the LGBTQI+ community and those of mature age.

The book includes contributions from Australia, England, Iceland, Portugal and Scotland, as well as a number of chapters from the Irish context, mostly emanating from projects funded under Ireland’s Higher Education Authority’s Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH): Strand 1—Equity of Access to Initial Teacher Education.

The book also critically engages the rationale for diversifying the profession, arguing not only that representation still matters, but also that ultimately teacher diversity work needs to encompass system transformation to achieve a diverse, equitable and inclusive teaching profession.

Edited by: Elaine Keane (National University of Ireland Galway), Manuela Heinz (National University of Ireland, Galway), Rory Mc Daid (Marino Institute of Education, Ireland)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032037356
ISBN 10: 1032037350
Series: Routledge Research in Educational Equality and Diversity
Pages: 246
Publication Date: 27 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Elaine Keane is Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor as well as Director of Doctoral Studies in the School of Education at the University of Galway. Manuela Heinz is Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor as well as Head of Discipline of Education in the School of Education at the University of Galway. Rory Mc Daid is Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Sociology of Education as well as Director of Research at Marino Institute of Education, Dublin.

Reviews for Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas and Directions for the Future

This provocative book has much to offer to all those in the international community who are interested in issues related to the diversification of the teaching profession and in issues of diversity and equity in teacher education and schooling. I enthusiastically recommend this book to readers all over the world. Professor Marilyn Cochran-Smith, Boston College, USA The international and Irish research and policy explored here should be essential reading not only for all initial teacher education students but also for teacher educators, educational leaders, policy makers and anyone interested in social justice and solidarity. The research-informed principles and their policy and practice implications should also be embedded in the debates of parent organisations, teacher unions and management bodies. Emeritus Professor Sheelagh Drudy, University College Dublin