This book addresses a variety of issues surrounding the field of inquiry into teaching practice that has become known as "self-study", equivalent in many ways to the "action research" movement, but at tertiary level.

During the 1990s there has been increased interest in research on various aspects of teacher education, ranging from the preparation of teachers to continuing professional development. The increase of interest in how teachers become competent in very complex social settings is a result of a general recognition by researchers and policy makers alike that teachers are the key to any serious efforts at educational reform. This book addresses a variety of issues surrounding the field of inquiry into teaching practice that has become known as "self-study", equivalent in many ways to the "action research" movement, but at tertiary level.

Part 1 Philosophical perspectives -introduction, Tom Russell
A framework for the development of self-study practice, John Loughran, Jeff Northfield
Self-study and the development of collective knowledge, Howard A. Smith. Part 2 Methodological perspectives - introduction, Stefinee Pinnegar
Turning to the artists - developing an enlightened eye by creating
teaching self-portraits, Janet C. Richards
Self-study through the use of practical argument, Debbie L. Tidwell, Melissa I. Heston
Claiming to understand educational development Susan Wilcox
Building a teacher education community - combining Electronic Mail with face-to-face interactions, Rena Upitis, Tom Russell. Part 3 Case studies of individual self-study - introduction, Mary Lynn Hamilton
Harmony, conflict and respect - an Asian-American educator's self-study, Linda K. Oda
Reflecting critically on teaching to encourage critical reflection, Nancy L. Hutchinson
Self-study of teacher education practices through the use of the faculty portfolio, Joan P. Gipe. Part 4 Case studies of collaborative self-study - introduction, Vicki Kubler LaBoskey
Cross- institutional action research - a collaborative self-study, Vicki Kubler
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For liberation...not less for love - self-study of teacher educators working with a group of teachers who teach pupils with special educational needs, Pam Lomax et al
Tensions and intentions in group enquiry - a joint self-study, Carola Conte et al. Part 5 Processes and practices of self-study - introduction, John Loughran
The seams of paradoxes in teaching, Glenda Wilkes
Prospects for collaborative self- study on the Internet, John M. Johnston et al
The
self-study of teacher education practices and the reform of
teacher education, Ardra L. Cole, J. Gary Knowles. Conclusion - The value and promise of self-study, Mary Lynn Hamilton, Stefinee Pinnegar. Afterword, Douglas Barnes.