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61.040 - Being and Becoming Citizen Teachers: Examining the Ecology and Complexity of Democratic Teacher Development

Mon, April 8, 8:00 to 10:00am, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Floor: 200 Level, Room 201F

Session Type: Symposium

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We believe that a (re)examination of the role of teachers in society is central to a progressive conception of education in a democratic society. Without such consideration, teachers may continue to be servants of the status quo. With this ethic as a foundation, this symposium shares research surrounding the idea of citizen-teachers and focuses on how teachers can be and become democratic social change agents despite the social and educational imperatives to teach for the status quo. Papers will share research on pre-service preparation, in-service development, and organizational conditions necessary for preparing and supporting democratic teachers. The research also explores the ecology of teacher development across multiple content areas and grade levels.

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