Teacher Preparation in France by Elliott, Imelda; Lecuit, Ewen;

A Social and Cultural History

Series: Emerald Studies in Teacher Preparation in National and Global Contexts;

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Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
Date of Publication 20 October 2025

ISBN 9781839822216
Binding Hardback
No. of pages264 pages
Size 229x152x18 mm
Weight 456 g
Language English

Short description:

Imelda Elliott and Ewen Lecuit present a timely overview of how teacher education in France has developed.

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Long description:

Exploring the rich history of teacher education in France, this comprehensive volume spans centuries of educational transformation, meticulously tracing the journey from informal training methods to the modern, state-regulated system that shapes today's teaching profession.

Structured both chronologically and thematically, Teacher Preparation in France offers an in-depth exploration of key historical periods and pivotal reforms. From examining the early influence of the Catholic Church and the establishment of state-run institutions during the Third Republic to delving into secondary teacher preparation, highlighting the tension between classical education and pedagogical training, and the rise of prestigious institutions like the École Normale Supérieure, Elliott and Lecuit explore the dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation in French teacher education.

Inspired by the need to clarify French teacher education for international colleagues, Teacher Preparation in France combines extensive research with firsthand insights from educators. It offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities and controversies that have shaped teacher preparation in France, providing valuable lessons for educational debates worldwide.

The volume provides fine detail on the development of the French system and of the efforts to professionalise the education of teachers. Their subtle, informed, accurate account of the role in schooling of the principles of laïcité is very welcome. I recommend Teacher Preparation in France: A Social and Cultural History to those interested in teacher education, the shaping of educational policy, and French cultural history.