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The expectations of the Catholic Church and the demands of the state are a precarious balancing act that have been apparent throughout the history of Catholic education. It is a relationship that is under scrutiny, even in the contemporary context. Drawing on the works and lives of key figures in the history of teacher preparation in Catholic education internationally, this important text illuminates the contributions they made and the challenges they faced. In providing this rich historical synthesis, the authors invite further reflection on the most appropriate methods of teacher preparation for contemporary Catholic schools and on possible contributions to wider teacher preparation from cogitating the history of the Catholic tradition.
This book addresses teacher preparation for Catholic schools at both the 'pre-service' and 'in-service' levels by looking at the Church and its relationship with the state. The former will allow opportunities for a deep study of the role of 'faith' in Teacher Preparation, while the latter focuses on how a distinctive faith-based model of education can be in dialogue with the expectations of civil society. By using this multi-layered framework, the book offers exciting and innovative opportunities to inform contemporary practice from international examples, proving an invaluable text for researchers in the fields of comparative education, theology and the sociology of religion.
Contents
Introduction Part 1:Chapter 1. Exploring Catholic Education
Chapter 2. Teacher Preparation: Insights from History
Chapter 3. The Rise of the Teaching Congregations
Chapter 4. A New World: Expansion and Growth in a Secular Society, the Decline of the Teaching Orders and the Emergence of Lay Teachers
Part 2:
Chapter 5. Catholic Teacher Preparation Around the Globe: Four International Case Studies
Chapter 6. The Contemporary Landscape: Parents' Expectations for Catholic Schools and Some Implications for Teacher Preparation
Chapter 7. Teacher Preparation: A Focus on Religious Education
Chapter 8. At the Coalface: Vignettes of Young Teachers in Catholic Schools
Chapter 9. Taking a Closer Look at Young Teachers in Catholic Schools: An Empirical Investigation of Some Issues and Challenges
Chapter 10. The Way Forward: Reflecting on the Future of Catholic Teacher Preparation
