Teacher Subject Identity in Professional Practice focuses on a key but neglected element of a teacherâs identity: that of their subject expertise. Studies of teachersâ professional practice have shown the importance of a teacherâs identity and the extent to which it can affect their resilience commitment and ultimately their effectiveness. Drawing upon narrative research undertaken with a range of teachers over a period of 14 years the book explores how subject expertise can play a significant role in teacher identity acting as a professional compass guiding teachers at all levels of their professional practice. It reveals powerful individual stories of meaning-making which highlight the dynamic importance of teachersâ subject expertise The bookâs metaphor of a professional compass goes to the heart of teacher professionalism and provides a valuable mechanism to enable teachers to respond to challenges they face in their daily practice. It enables teachers to consider the moral dimensions of their practice and can constitute a significant component in professional formation and identity. Throughout the book the importance of subject expertise for teachersâ professional practice is explored at a range of scales: from the classroom to broad education policy and at different stages of a teacherâs career which offers readers a deeper understanding of the importance of subject expertise for teachers. Teacher Subject Identity in Professional Practice makes a significant contribution to an under-researched area. It identifies the role and significance of teachersâ subject expertise as a dimension of their teacher identity. The book is key reading for teacher educators policy makers and researchers with an interest in teachersâ professional development and practice. . Language: English