This literature review begins by considering the concept of autonomy. The focus narrows to
teacher autonomy specifically and a range of conceptualisations are summarised. Its …

List of figures, tables and boxes iv List of abbreviations v About the authors vii
Acknowledgements viii one Policy networks and new governance 1 two Education, network …

English primary schools are considered quasi-collegial institutions within which staff
communicate regularly and openly. The activities of staff, however, are bound by institutional …

This article examines the dramatic implications of the turn towards neo-liberal education
policies for teachers' professional identities. It begins with an analysis of some of the key …

This chapter begins with a very brief survey of current education policy in England, it
describes a system of schooling riven with divisions, inequalities, alienation, failure …

In a rapidly changing world, students' success depends upon the schools' capacity to deal
with their specific instructional needs. Thus, effective teaching plays the role of a unique …

Teacher professionalism has become a distinctive concern in educational discussions.
Based on Teacher and Lecturer Act No. 14 2005 carried out by Indonesian Government …

This article addresses constructions and redefinitions of teacher professionalism by focusing
on the discursive negotiations between the government and the teachers' union in Norway …

The study of educational leadership makes little sense unless it is in relation to who the
leaders are, how they are leading, what is being led, and with what effect. Based on the …

The teaching profession continues to struggle with defining itself in relation to other
professions. Even though public opinion positions teachers second only to doctors and …