The Promise and Practice of University Teacher Education

This book explores the changing nature of initial teacher education, particularly how it has moved into universities in the New Zealand context in response to the government's focus on improving education system performance. The authors draw from a study of teacher education practice in New Zealand and also examine research carried out in other jurisdictions to consider how ITE is constructed and practiced within the institution of the university. The book highlights the promise of university-based ITE provision and offers insights on how student teachers respond to and engage with teacher educators in the service of their own learning.