Publisher's Synopsis
The contributors consider the implications of the new partnership for Initial Teacher Education between schools and teacher training institutions. Issues discussed include: how to profile competence and what to look for; the principles and practice of establishing a framework for a successful partnership; how trainees can best be helped to achieve competence; the interactive relationships of trainee, mentor and tutor in a partnership; the responsibility for the continuing in-service training and support of the newly-qualified teacher from the point of view of the school and the LEA.
