Coherence – The What, the Why, and the How

In this chapter, what is understood as coherence and how this construct is conceptualized in this book is discussed. First, different facets of the disco ball called coherence are presented as well as supplemented with new ones. Next, a discussion is offered as to why attention is being paid to perceived coherence in teacher education research. Although many researchers have investigated student teachers’ perceptions, this should not be seen as the final outcome. Investigating the implications of coherent programs is suggested as a further avenue to be pursued in research. Lastly, additional suggestions for future research into coherence in teacher education are presented before providing an overview of the insights gained from this book.