Becoming a Teacher Educator

Abstract

In this chapter, the authors continue their personal narratives with a focus upon their experiences of making the transition from teacher and doctoral student to teacher educator. This is discussed in relation to the growing field of literature on this professional transition and the ways in which teacher educators negotiate professional , institutional and personal barriers and opportunities afforded by an academic career. The chapter explores the range of ways in which people become teacher educators and the 'rapids' that they may encounter on the journey.