A critical reflection of teacher professionalism in Cambodia
A critical reflection of teacher professionalism in Cambodia
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柬埔寨教师专业精神的批判性反思
DOI:
10.1108/20463161211240106
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发表时间:
2012
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
Pak Tee Ng
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文献类型:
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作者:
Charlene Tan;Pak Tee Ng
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the development of teacher professionalism in Cambodia and the issues and challenges in this area.Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses Hargreaves’ four ages of teacher professionalism and professional learning to frame the discussion of the development of teacher professionalism in Cambodia.Findings – This paper argues that the Cambodian government aims to develop the teachers to become autonomous professionals in terms of curriculum and pedagogical improvements. However the reality is that the Cambodian teachers manifest characteristics of both the pre‐professionals and autonomous professionals. This paper also examines the issues and challenges faced in the development of teacher professionalism, which are entwined in the complexities of educational reform, societal and economic development. By identifying some structural, economic and socio‐cultural challenges faced by Cambodian teachers, this paper suggests that Cambodian teachers need greater...