Abstract:
This paper will present the use of an innovative research methodology, living graphs, to capture and represent the life experiences and professional development of teacher educators in two universities in the UK and Greece. The objectives of the study were to analyse and compare the career experiences of teacher educators; in particular, to identify stages of development, landmark events and contextual factors affecting professional learning and academic identities. Research questions included: (1) What are the key landmarks in teacher educators' professional and academic development? (2) How effective are living graphs as a methodological tool to illuminate teacher educators' experiences and development?