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This chapter concludes by proposing a conceptual and methodological framework to study teachers’ identities and life choices in hybrid contexts such as in Hong Kong and its implications to teacher education and policies. It attempts to map out possible futures for the next generation.
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Pattie, Yee, Y., Luk-Fong (2013). Conclusion. In: Teachers' Identities and Life Choices. Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, vol 19. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4021-81-4_10
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