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Wilson, Andrew; Wilson, Benita – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2011
This paper provides a reflective focus on the concept of change to the professional identity of FE lecturers. Traditional perceptions of FE staff as vocational specialists are contested and the emergence of a new professional with an extended professionality is discussed. The changes analysed deal with the emergence of the HE in FE sector and the…
Descriptors: Action Research, Reflective Teaching, Vocational Education, Higher Education
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Wilson, Elaine; Demetriou, Helen – Curriculum Journal, 2007
This article brings together an overview of ideas about teacher learning from both teacher education and workplace learning literature, and examines what and how newly qualified secondary school teachers learn in the early years of their career. We discuss the types of knowledge new teachers encounter and present a typology of teacher learning.…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Beginning Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Education
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Bryson, John R. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1997
Identifies the A level as an advanced placement examination given to high school students in the United Kingdom. Discusses the dichotomy between the A level students' knowledge of geography (dependent upon rote memorization) and the requirements of university geography (critical thinking and application). Recommends the adoption of reflective…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Advanced Placement, College Freshmen, Critical Thinking