BETWEEN PROFESSIONALISM AND PUBLIC SERVICE - MAŁGORZATA KLIMOROWSKA

The book "Between Professionalism and Public Service. Theory. Practice. Change" is a fascinating journey into the world of history teacher education. The author, Małgorzata Klimorowska, analyzes with remarkable insight the process of becoming a teacher, placing it in a broad social, cultural and economic context. It is a must-read for anyone interested in education, training and the role of the teacher in today's world.

• In-depth analysis of the history teacher education process
• Systemic context: state, school, university
• Socio-cultural and political context: social expectations, reforms, democratization
• Economic context: commercialization of the economy
• Collective portraits of history teachers in generational order
• Recommendations for the professional development of teachers

Małgorzata Klimorowska's book is not only an analysis, but also an inspiration to reflect on the role of the teacher in society. The author, based on rich empirical material, presents the process of becoming a teacher as complex and multidimensional. She analyzes it in a systemic, social, cultural and economic context, showing how these factors influence the shaping of the teacher's professional identity.

The book contains collective portraits of history teachers in generational order, which allows to capture the changes that have taken place in education over the years. The author analyzes the experiences of teachers from the generation of breakthrough and transformation, the generation of the new school and the generation of the crisis of confidence. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how the role of the teacher in Polish society has changed.

The book also contains recommendations for the professional development of history teachers. The author proposes introducing the concept of biographical didactics into the training program for future teachers, which allows for reflection on one's own experience and the development of competences for reflective action. This is a valuable tip for universities responsible for the education of future teachers, as well as for teachers themselves who want to improve their skills.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN guarantees high-quality scientific publications. The book "Between Professionalism and Public Service" is another title in the publisher's offer that addresses important and current topics related to education and society. PWN has been supporting the development of science and education in Poland for years, publishing works by outstanding scientists and researchers.

The book is intended for a wide audience: universities responsible for the education of future teachers, students of teaching specialties, students of fields related to education, teachers, parents and all those who are interested in education in the broadest sense, training, teaching, professionalism. It is a read that will surely make you think and inspire you to act.