Chapter 1: Prologue: Renewing the Conversation

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Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of EducationVolume 107, Issue 1 p. 5-18 chapter 1: Prologue: Renewing the Conversation David Coulter, David Coulter University of British ColumbiaSearch for more papers by this author John R. Wiens, John R. Wiens University of ManitobaSearch for more papers by this author David Coulter, David Coulter University of British ColumbiaSearch for more papers by this author John R. Wiens, John R. Wiens University of ManitobaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 08 July 2008 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7984.2008.00126.x David Coulter joined the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia in 1995 after working in Quebec and Manitoba schools for more than 25 years. At various times in his career, he has been a classroom teacher in both elementary and secondary schools, a consultant, a school principal, and a superintendent. He is an associate professor of educational studies at UBC and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of Teacher Education. His research interests focus on understanding and fostering educational judgment. His writing has been published in both scholarly journals (e.g., Educational Researcher and Handbook of Research on Teaching) and professional publications (e.g., Education Canada).John R. Wiens is currently professor and dean in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, following a career as teacher, counselor, principal, and superintendent in the public school system. He is president elect of the Canadian Association of Deans of Education and has served as president of the Manitoba Teachers' Society, the Canadian Education Association, the Manitoba Educational Research Council, and Manitoba Educators for Social Responsibility. He is a past director of the National Society for the Study of Education, the Canadian Teachers' Federation, the Manitoba Board of Teacher Education and Certification, and the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents. His academic interests are democracy and education, educational leadership, and teacher education. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Volume107, Issue1April 2008Pages 5-18 RelatedInformation