A collection of original research conducted by scholars from Europe and North America. The papers consider the evolution of research on teachers' thinking, the nature of professional knowledge, and philosophical and moral dimensions of teachers' thinking.

Part 1 Reflection on teachers' thinking and action: knowledge and discourse- the evolution of research on teacher thinking, Freema Elbaz; how practical is contemplation in teaching?, Margaret Buchman; reflection and professional teaching-a conceptual framework, Lya Fremer Hayon; considering the moral dimension of teacher thinking, John Olsen; lies teachers tell-finding intention within the politics of language, Alan Brown, Michael Kompf; teacher thinking studies-bridges between description. prescription and application, Joost Lowyck. Part 2 Case studies of teacher practice: story makers, story tellers-case studies of high school teaching, Sigrum Gudmundsdottir; teachers classroom activities and certainty/uncertainty, Gunter Huber, Jurgen Roth; Perspectives, evangelism, and reflection in teacher education, Don Massey, Charles Chamberlain; adults learning-teacher thinking, Pam Denicolo, Maureen Pope; teacher styles, Lars Naeslund; teachers' thinking about professional development-relationships between plans and actions, Miriam Ben-Peretz, Moshe Giladi et al; teacher and pupil cognitions in critical incidents, Udo Hanke. Part 3 Innovations in thinking and practice: relations between thinking and acting in teachers' innovative work, Ingrid Carlgren; the development of teachers' personal practical knowledge through school-based curriculum development projects, Christopher Day; the influence of teachers' thinking on curriculum development decisions, Lynne Hannay, Wayne Seller; teachers never stop thinking about teaching-sharing classroom construct with expert volunteers, Michael Kompf, Donald Dworet; polytechnic careers-development in instructor thinking, Hugo Letiche; social aspects of teacher creativity, Peter Woods.