Teacher Education |
ΚEΠ 12 - Teacher Education Tutor: George Bagakis Semester: 5th Short Description: This course focuses on introducing students to the theory, the praxis as well as the methodology of teacher education in Greece. The course has two basic axes: the pre-service teacher training/education and the in-service teacher training/education in Greek Primary and Secondary Education. Emphasis is placed on the practical orientation of the teaching profession, school-based professional development, adult education, the reflective practitioner, action research, leadership, innovations, teacher collaboration and professionalism. There are references to similar issues in EU countries and particularly in the UK. Aims: Acquisition of fundamental knowledge concerning the epistemological framework of teachers’ pre-service and in-service training/education Learning Outcomes: Students are expected to obtain:
Structure: The course is realised in 13 meetings of 3 hours. The teaching techniques employed include lectures, focused discussion, brainstorming, work in small groups, case studies. Worksheets and electronic media are also used. Assessment: The assessment is based on written final exams as well as on optional assignmentspresented by the students. Bibliography: Altrichter, H., Posch, P., Somekh, (2001) Teachers investigate their work, Metaichmio, Athens |