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The Janus Face

The Janus Face. Mikael Alexandersson Faculty of Education University of Gothenburg. The Janus Face. Mikael Alexandersson Faculty of Education University of Gothenburg. PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS. A well developed knowledge system; - Interplay between research, education and

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The Janus Face

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  1. The Janus Face Mikael Alexandersson Faculty of Education University of Gothenburg

  2. The Janus Face Mikael Alexandersson Faculty of Education University of Gothenburg

  3. PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS • A well developed knowledge system; - Interplay between research, education and the application of professional knowledge • Autonomy (institutional)

  4. STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Knowledge transfer Reflection reflective practioner, practical theory, theory- in-action, practical knowledge Praxis oriented research (praxisnära)

  5. PRAXIS ORIENTED RESEARCH “It could be research that for example aims to deepening the understanding of the practical activity or research in connection with development of the activity.” Swedish Research Council

  6. RESEARCHERS TEACHERS

  7. RESEARCHERS RESEARCHERS TEACHERS

  8. PREJUDICES OR REALITY? RESEARCHER PROFESSION • Problem oriented • Distance, problematizing • Written culture • Theoretical knowledge • Knowledge producer ANALYTICAL ORIENTED RATIONALITY

  9. PREJUDICES OR REALITY? RESEARCHER PROFESSION • Problem oriented • Distance, problematizing • Written culture • Theoretical knowledge • Knowledge producer TEACHER PROFESSION • Situation oriented • Closeness; problem solving • Oral culture • Practical knowledge • Knowledge consumer ACTION ORIENTED RATIONALITY ANALYTICAL ORIENTED RATIONALITY

  10. ACADEMICAL ARENA - PRAXIS ORIENTED ARENA

  11. TWO ARENAS ACADEMICAL ARENA Researchers define the issues The research is about teachers work

  12. TWO ARENAS PRAXIS ORIENTED ARENA Teachers define the issues The research takes place in teachers' daily work ACADEMICAL ARENA Researchers define the issues The research is about teachers work

  13. TWO ARENAS PRAXIS ORIENTED ARENA Teachers define the issues The research takes place in teachers' daily work ACADEMICAL ARENA Researchers define the issues The research is about teachers work TWO DIFFERENT DISCOURSES - Different knowledge interests - Different communities of practises - Different theories and tools - Different professional identities

  14. EXAMPLE: DE-PROFESSIONALIZATION OF TEACHERS • Standardization increases • More central decrees and increased control • Knowledge is administrated and measured • Requirements on being public/transparent • Intensified work - regulated hour of work “Teacher professionalism” is re-defined as “workplace competence”

  15. HOW TO BE STUDIED? FROM THE OUTSIDE FROM THE INSIDE

  16. HOW TO BE STUDIED? FROM THE OUTSIDE FROM THE INSIDE How can we understand/describe de-professionalization of teachers? How can we act when we are de-professionalized as teachers?

  17. HOW TO BE STUDIED? FROM THE OUTSIDE FROM THE INSIDE How can we understand/describe de-professionalization of teachers? How can we act when we are de-professionalized as teachers?

  18. So what…

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