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Evidenced in several now classic reviews of the field, much has been made of theoretical and methodological 'difference' with regard to research in the sociology of education. Such renditions often constitute important intellectual contributions. However, the authors' goal is to provide a framework reflective from inclusive reading of theory and methods that are now widely understood to characterize the field.

There have been 101 government inquiries of one sort or another into Australian teacher education since 1979. Most have presumed or documented concerns about the performance of teacher education. However, there has been little impact from the reports of these many inquiries. This article argues that in the absence of compelling evidence of differential effects of well- or poorly-organized programs, or well- or poorly-funded programs, there is no likely end to the stream of reports and no reasonable hope of restoration of adequate funding.