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Embedding epistemic insight (EI) in teacher training programmes in English universities: barriers and how to overcome them.

Authors :
Billingsley, Berry
Riga, Fran
Gordon, Agnieszka J.
Windsor, Mark
Source :
Teacher Development; Apr2024, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p195-214, 20p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Entrenched compartmentalisation of curriculum subjects and 'teaching to the test' can leave students with limited understanding of the nature and interaction of disciplines. The necessity of developing future teachers' epistemic insight (EI) and equipping them with strategies to address the gaps between subjects has been pushed to the fore by challenges that emerged during the pandemic. This article examines the extent to which epistemic insight is understood by Initial Teacher Education tutors and features in their programmes as well as their recommendations for increasing the inclusion of multidisciplinary approaches in education, based on qualitative and quantitative research. While initial findings revealed a poor understanding of EI, its importance was broadly acknowledged, and the follow-up survey revealed progress in the form of greater engagement with and inclusion of EI by tutors in teacher education. This research was done in the context of a new inspection framework distinguishing substantive and disciplinary knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13664530
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Teacher Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175825438
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13664530.2023.2236056