Reviews:
The authors have organized the contents of this study remarkably well. The use of sub-titles within each chapter allows the reader to keep all the information structured and comprehendible. This book is also very well written. It has a scholarly approach to it, yet the interviews truly give a “down-to-earth” perspective that keeps the reader intrigued. In retrospective, the chapter on Professional Knowledge is particularly appealing to this reviewer and quite insightful. Understanding professional knowledge can benefit all educators both nationally and internationally. This book is highly recommended…
Journal of Educational Administration (2007)

The exploration of the development of policy and practice in ITET in Scotland and England is wide-ranging and interesting. I believe that the book provides what the authors intended: important insights into the distinctive features of initial teacher education policy and practice in each of the two countries (p.17), and is of value to policy-makers and those involved in ITET in the UK and beyond. Educational Review. 60(1) February 2008