Beyond Elitism and Technicism: Teacher Education as Practical Philosophy
Beyer L.E.
1986
Journal of Teacher Education
6
10.1177/002248718603700207
Teacher education, according to Beyer, has too seldom been conceived as either contributing to the maintenance of the liberal arts (elitist) tradition or to the development of technical knowledge. If re- conceived as practical philosophy, teacher education could further the humanistic and democratic impulses of liberal education and reshape the culture of the contemporary university. Further, by viewing teacher education programs as instances of practical philosophy committed to reflection, conversation, and action, teacher educators can assist the movement of the modern university away from its allegiances to elitism and tachnicism and toward an education that truly prepares teachers for participation in classroom life. © 1986, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.
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