By seeing teacher education as a practical philosophy committed to reflection, conversation, and action, the author argues, we can assist in moving the culture of the modern university away from its allegiances to elitism and technicism, toward a view of education as preparation for participation in democracy. (MT)

Discontent over educational foundations in teacher education programs is felt because: (1) a vocational approach to teacher education is viewed as neutral process; (2) this approach does not recognize political and ideological commitments that guide public schools and teacher education programs; and (3) foundations are seen as contentious because…

Moral reasoning is part of and necessary for everyday life, and it is important in teacher education programs. Teacher educators must consider moral issues and engage in moral reasoning with their students in all areas of education. This paper provides examples of how some teacher educators have incorporated such issues into actual and proposed…