A Freirean Critique of the Competence Model of Teacher Education, Focusing on the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status in England

From Section:
Theories & Approaches
Countries:
England,, Wales
Published:
Mar. 30, 2010

Source: Journal of Education for Teaching International research and pedagogy, Volume 36 Issue 2 (2010). p. 187 - 196.

 
This article presents a radical critique of the competence-driven initial teacher education (ITE) paradigm. The critique focuses on the official standards for qualified teacher status in England and Wales, the legal basis for teacher education courses, and specifically the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Broadly, the developing perspective here is that based on critical pedagogy (CP), as presented and proposed by Paulo Freire and others, thus providing a theoretical base for pertinent exploration.


Updated: Jun. 24, 2021
Keywords:
Critical theory | Preservice teacher education | Standards | Teacher qualifications | Teaching methods