Includes bibliographical references (page 167) and index.

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part 1 Introductions; 1 Introduction; 2 How we wrote this book; 3 Who are we?; Part 2 Our experiences as learners; 4 My day in education; 5 Our best teachers; 6 Lessons learned; 7 Significant moments in our journeys; Part 3 Our experiences as teachers; 8 Watching others teach; 9 Our best lessons; Part 4 Visions for education; 10 Our vision; 11 What makes a global educator?; References; Index

Sharing the stories of educators working in a diverse range of international contexts, Being a Teacher uses personal narratives to explore effective teaching and learning in global settings. Demonstrating how personal values influence pedagogical practice, and asking how practice can be improved, authors reflect on their experiences not just as teachers, but also as learners, to offer essential guidance for all prospective educational professionals. The book focuses on teacher narratives as a vehicle for consideration of teacher professionalism, and as a way of understanding issues which are important to teachers in different contexts. By sharing and analysing these narratives, the book discusses the increasing complexity of teaching as a profession, and considers the commonality within the narratives. Each chapter includes graphic representations of analysis and encourages its reader to reflect critically on central questions, thereby constructing their own narrative. Being a Teacher provides an in-depth, and engaging insight into the education system at a global level, making it an essential read for anyone embarking on a teaching career within the international education market.