ABSTRACT

Challenging the theory of induction in teacher education, this book proposes a knowledge-building framework based on the critical rationalism of philosopher of science, Karl Popper. The Objective Knowledge Growth Framework developed in this book is designed to be an effective critical analysis framework for empowering teachers and schools to build and share professional knowledge. This book is essential reading for educational scholars, researchers, professionals, policymakers, and all those interested in exploring the application of Popperian philosophy to the field of education and re-envisioning educational practice. 

chapter 1|15 pages

Why a Popperian Approach to Teacher Education

Critical Rationalism in Teaching and Learning

chapter 4|17 pages

Guiding Pre-Service Teachers' Reflections

A Popperian Analysis Using the Objective Knowledge Growth Framework

chapter 5|16 pages

Capturing Pre-Service Teachers' Knowledge Growth

Popper's Philosophy of Science and the Objective Knowledge Growth Framework

chapter 7|16 pages

The Objective Knowledge Growth Framework

A Framework for Principals' Emotional Decision-Making

chapter 8|16 pages

Principals and the Professional Learning Community

Learning to Mobilize Knowledge