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A Collection Of Original Research Conducted By Scholars From Europe And North America. The Papers Consider The Evolution Of Research On Teachers' Thinking, The Nature Of Professional Knowledge, And Philosophical And Moral Dimensions Of Teachers' Thinking. Cover -- Insights Into Teachers' Thinking And Practice -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I Reflections On Teachers' Thinking And Action -- Chapter 1 Knowledge And Discourse: The Evolution Of Research On Teacher Thinking -- Chapter 2 How Practical Is Contemplation In Teaching? -- Chapter 3 Reflection And Professional Knowledge: A Conceptual Framework -- Chapter 4 Information Technology In Schools: Institutional Rewards And Moral Dilemmas -- Chapter 5 Lies Teachers Tell And The Politics Of Language -- Chapter 6 Teacher Thinking Studies: Bridges Between Description, Prescription And Application -- Part Ii Case Studies Of Teachers' Practice -- Chapter 7 Curriculum Stories: Four Case Studies Of Social Studies Teaching -- Chapter 8 Teachers' Classroom Activities And Certainty/uncertainty Orientation -- Chapter 9 Perspective, Evangelism And Reflection In Teacher Education -- Chapter 10 Adults Learning-teachers Thinking -- Chapter 11 Teacher Styles -- Chapter 12 Teachers' Thinking About Professional Development: Relationships Between Plans And Actions -- Chapter 13 Teacher And Pupil Cognitions In Critical Incidents -- Part Iii Innovations In Thinking And Practice -- Chapter 14 Relations Between Thinking And Acting In Teachers' Innovative Work -- Chapter 15 The Development Of Teachers' Personal Practical Knowledge Through School-based Curriculum Development Projects -- Chapter 16 The Influence Of Teachers' Thinking On Curriculum Development Decisions -- Chapter 17 Teachers Never Stop Thinking About Teaching: Sharing Classroom Constructs With Expert Volunteers -- Chapter 18 Polytechnic Careers: Development In Instructor Thinking -- Chapter 19 Social Aspects Of Teacher Creativity -- Notes On Contributors -- Subject Index -- Author Index.