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Research on Teacher Identity: Common Themes, Implications, and Future Directions

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In this chapter we synthesize common themes that emerge from the chapters in this edited volume, and highlight the unique contributions of the book to our understanding of teacher identity development. Based on the discussions, we suggest implications and future directions.

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Hong, J., Cross Francis, D., Schutz, P.A. (2018). Research on Teacher Identity: Common Themes, Implications, and Future Directions. In: Schutz, P., Hong, J., Cross Francis, D. (eds) Research on Teacher Identity. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93836-3_21

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