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This article reports on findings from an exploratory study carried out in Portugal and Sweden, concerning student teacher recruitment to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes. It addresses issues such as the motivations and expectations of the student teachers regarding the teaching profession. The discussion comprises two themes: the frame of reference for ITE in the two countries and possible implications for the recruitment process. The findings reveal that female students seem to be attracted to the education field in both countries. What differs is how they enter the field. Another difference relates to when student teachers choose to enter a teaching degree.
Published: 2014
Updated: Jan. 18, 2016
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The current article examines the major trends in the recent ITE curriculum in the Portuguese context, as a consequence of the Bologna process, which has been in place in European universities over the past few years. The author concludes that there are several issues who need further concern, such as the link between theory and practice and university context and school context, the recruitment and training of mentors and supervisors, and the developing of a training project with and within schools .
Published: 2011
Updated: Feb. 06, 2013
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How teachers cope with recent policy changes in Portugal and England is the research topic covered by this article. Findings from data collected through questionnaires and focus group interviews suggest strengths their in terms of professionalism, collaborative culture, and project-oriented work at school. However, teachers also cited feelings of ambivalence and conflict, due to increased bureaucracy, school leadership, a culture of loneliness and the lack of understanding of the process of change.
Published: 2007
Updated: Jan. 14, 2008