ABSTRACT

This book describes research undertaken during the Teaching Competence project, a two-year research project which looked at five main areas surrounding this subject.

chapter 1|20 pages

The need for skilful teaching

chapter 2|24 pages

Professional incompetence

chapter 3|34 pages

The views and experiences of head teachers

chapter 4|32 pages

Teachers alleged to be incompetent

chapter 5|14 pages

The role of professional colleagues

chapter 6|22 pages

Union officers

chapter 7|22 pages

Local education authority officers

chapter 8|14 pages

Chairs of school governors

chapter 9|10 pages

The views and experiences of parents

chapter 10|14 pages

The views and experiences of pupils

chapter 11|24 pages

Implications and consequences