CONTENTS
Introduction 9
CHAPTER ONE The PGCE in the University 30
Structure of PGCE 30
Pattern of School Experience 31
Subject Method Work 34
Roles of University and Teacher Tutors 35
Nature of Pedagogy
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Pedagogy in University
Nature of School Experience
PGCE in the Process of Teacher Education
Nature of Postgraduate Population
Reflection and Theorising
Educational Theory and Method Departments
Education in the PGCE
Theory, Reading and Reflection 53
CHAPTER TWO A School-based PGCE Practice 56
Nature of the Research 56
Research and Aims of the Course 62
Importance of Course-focused Research 64
PGCE in the Process of Teacher Educaztion 66
Recruitment to the PGCE 66
Differentiation of PGCE Population 68
Role Conflict in PGCE Population 69
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Student Attitudes on PGCE Course
Subject Method Groups in the PGCE
Development of Social Strategies in the PGCE 74
Structure of the PGCE 76
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The School Experience 76