Right to Teach

Alcione Negrao Ostorga is an associate professor in bilingual education and teacher preparation at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Her research focuses on preparing teachers and developing in them a strong professional identity that through an inquiry. For more information, visit https://alcioneostorga.wordpress.com/.

• AcknowledgementsIntroductionSection 1: Agency in the Teaching ProfessionChapter 1: What is Teacher Agency? Chapter 2: A Sociohistorical Look at the Loss of Teacher AgencyChapter 3: A Theoretical Framework for Promoting Teacher AgencySection 2: Teacher Agency in PracticeChapter 4: Teacher Agency—One Teacher’s JourneyLileana Rios-LedezmaChapter 5: How Can Teachers Exercise Agency?Chapter 6: How Can Teacher Educators and School Leaders Support Teacher Agency? ReferencesAbout the AuthorAbout the ContributorIndex

With teachers under seige daily in the media, by legislation, and on-campus violence, this book offers a compelling and refreshing approach. Situated in the context of our recent and persistent educational challenges, Dr. Ostorga's book, The Right To Teach: Creating Spaces For Teacher Agency, provides a well-grounded theoretical model for consideration. I greatly appreciated the fresh perspective on the topic which Ostorga creates as she draws on adult learning, cultural historical theory, and critical pedagogy.Based on extensive teaching experience, research and field work, Ostorga knows her audience and their needs. The last few chapters provide teachers and administrators with practical ways to apply this teacher agency model to their situations immediately.