Exploring Rationale Development as Intellectual Professional Development for Experienced Social Studies Teachers.

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Title:	Exploring Rationale Development as Intellectual Professional Development for Experienced Social Studies Teachers.
Authors:	Hawley, Todd¹, Jordan, Adam²
Source:	Journal of Thought. Fall/Winter2013, Vol. 48 Issue 3/4, p2-12. 11p.
Subject Terms:	Reasoning, Decision making, Teacher development, Education of social science teachers, *Professional education
Abstract:	The article discusses the potential for rationale-based decision making in providing intellectual professional development for social studies teachers. Topics covered include the idea that social studies teachers should develop rationales for their work, the arguments presented for rational development such as connecting teachers' developing sense of purpose with their conceptions of worthwhile knowledge and the results of various studies on the influence of rationale development on teachers.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article discusses the potential for rationale-based decision making in providing intellectual professional development for social studies teachers. Topics covered include the idea that social studies teachers should develop rationales for their work, the arguments presented for rational development such as connecting teachers' developing sense of purpose with their conceptions of worthwhile knowledge and the results of various studies on the influence of rationale development on teachers.
ISSN:	00225231