{"product_id":"communities-by-professor-kenneth-m-zeichner-9781350173330","title":"Communities","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume examines the multiple meanings of the term community in relation to teacher education research from an international perspective and presents examples of exemplary work that represent different strands of community-focused and community-based teacher education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as laying out and clarifying the landscape of existing work on including communities in teacher education, Ken Zeichner argues for a view of teacher education in which existing power hierarchies are disrupted. He envisions a system where parents\/carers, families, and local communities play central roles in the preparation of teachers and teacher educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also argues for a vision of teaching that includes instruction, curriculum development, and community participation. He explores the links between equity and justice in education in schools within marginalized communities and shows how decolonial approaches to teacher education that access community expertise can help shift power relations. This results in culturally sustaining and revitalizing forms of education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommunities\u003c\/em\u003e by Professor Kenneth M. Zeichner, provides insightful perspectives that challenge traditional approaches and empower community involvement in teacher education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596026495212,"sku":"9781350173330","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350173330-communities.jpg?v=1777913801","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/communities-by-professor-kenneth-m-zeichner-9781350173330","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}