21 General introduction 1 We will first explain the model of Korthagen in more detail. Subsequently we will discuss what is known about the relationships between beliefs about teaching and learning, and those perspectives on being a teacher which are particularly relevant to a deeper understanding of beliefs about teaching and learning. Environment Mission Identity Beliefs Competencies Behaviours Figure 1.2. Holistic model about perspectives on being a teacher (Korthagen 2004). Korthagen developed his model as a framework for reflection and development in the context of teacher education. The concentric onion model hypothesises that all levels influence each other. These levels, from periphery to core, are: (1) Environment, (2) Behaviours, (3) Competencies, (4) Beliefs, (5) Identity, and (6) Mission. The environment, the most peripheral level, can be defined as the context: external factors (such as the class or school) outside the teacher that influence their perspectives on being a teacher. The behavioural level refers to all concrete, observable behaviours or actions of the teacher. The level of competencies can be described as the integrated body of knowledge, skills and attitudes of the teacher. It represents a potential for behaviour and is not directly
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