This work traces the link between teacher development and educational change. Each chapter expands on some aspect of teacher development and points to directions for reform and the improvement of practice. They draw upon work carried out in Canada, England and the United States.

Teacher development and educational change, Michael Fullan and Andy Hargreaves; teacher education and the developing teacher - the role of personal knowledge, Johan Aitken Lyall and Denis A.Mildon; imposed change and the experienced teacher, Patricia J.Sikes; the nature of collegiality in teacher development - the case of clinical supervision, Peter P.Grimmett and E.Patricia Crehan; the principal's role in teacher development, Kenneth A.Leithwood; teacher growth in the effective school, Louise Stoll; school-based teacher development, Marvin F.Wideen; teacher performance appraisal and staff development, Edward S.Hickcox and Donald F.Musella; teacher development and educational policy, Judith Warren Little; universities in partnership with schools and school systems - les liaisons dangereuses?, Jean Rudduck; beyond school district- university partnerships, Nancy Watson and Michael G.Fullan.