An 'Indoctrination Dilemma' in Teacher Education?

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Title: An 'Indoctrination Dilemma' in Teacher Education?
Language: English
Authors: Boote, David N.
Source: Journal of Educational Thought/Revue de la Pensee Educative. Apr 2001 35(1):61-82.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 22
Publication Date: 2001
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Professional Autonomy, Schools of Education, Student Teachers, Teacher Education, Teacher Educators, Teacher Empowerment, Values Education
ISSN: 0022-0701
Abstract: Contrasts teacher educators' desires to change student teachers' beliefs and values with their need to foster professional autonomy. Suggests that there exists an unrecognized 'indoctrination dilemma' inherent in preservice teacher education and concludes by pointing to the need for teacher educators to re-examine their intentions. (Contains 29 references.) (KS)
Journal Code: CIJDEC2001
Entry Date: 2001
Accession Number: EJ628392
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Contrasts teacher educators' desires to change student teachers' beliefs and values with their need to foster professional autonomy. Suggests that there exists an unrecognized 'indoctrination dilemma' inherent in preservice teacher education and concludes by pointing to the need for teacher educators to re-examine their intentions. (Contains 29 references.) (KS)
ISSN:0022-0701