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In this study the authors report two studies on the testing of a scenario-based learning (SBL) activity delivered to 191 preservice teachers in the UK and Australia.
SBL uses interactive classroom scenarios to enhance the self-efficacy and classroom readiness of preservice teachers.
Findings from Study 1 indicated that participants found the activity engaging and useful, with increased self-efficacy and preparedness for teaching placements.
Findings from Study 2 revealed that most participants reported higher levels of placement self-efficacy and preparedness.
There was a statistically significant intervention effect on emotional classroom readiness, but not on teaching self-efficacy, motivational classroom readiness, or cognitive classroom readiness.
Published: 2021
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022
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Mentoring plays a critical role in providing a quality professional experience for pre-service teachers in their initial teacher education.
There have been numerous studies about pre-service teacher mentoring, yet actual mentoring practice still remains varied and poorly understood.
Consequently, there is a need for mentoring processes that can enhance graduate teacher quality.
In response to this call, this study aims to elucidate an understanding of how mentoring is operationalized, as perceived by the teacher mentor.
Semi-structured interviews, with experienced teacher mentors, provided understanding on mentoring practices used within differing school contexts.
These findings increase our understanding of actual mentoring processes that are used during the different phases of support for the preservice teachers.
Understanding how the mentor–mentee relationship is operationalized has implications for supporting and enhancing quality mentoring experiences.
Published: 2020
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021
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In this study the career motivations and values of regional candidate teachers are investigated using a mixed methodology.
Expectancy–value theory (Wigfield & Eccles, 2000) supports the understanding of motivations through the use of four key value categories: interest, utility, attainment and cost.
A total of 135 pre-service teachers were surveyed using a modified survey instrument.
This study addresses a gap in career motivational literature by exploring the motivations of regional teacher candidates.
Current research indicates that quality staffing in Australian regional schools remains a significant concern.
Findings indicated that candidates’ motivations tended to be aspirational, yet there also exist strong pragmatic imperatives for choosing teaching.
Career motivations were aligned to job opportunities in local communities, as well as the desire for social contribution.
The findings have implications for university programs in terms of developing teacher agency and supporting career pathways.
Published: 2019
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020
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This qualitative study sought to understand the reasoning of pre-service teachers through think-aloud interviews with teacher education students at the beginning of their postgraduate degree (six elementary and six secondary).
Interviews focused on contextualised and challenging teaching scenarios with a range of response options previously confirmed through the use of situational judgement test (SJT) methodology.
The authors’ three-step analysis revealed seven concepts that highlighted the motivations and beliefs underlying the reasoning of pre-service teachers.
Practical implications include professional development around decision-making during teacher education programs.
Future research will explore the use of SJTs in developing key non-academic attributes for effective teaching.
Published: 2019
Updated: Aug. 07, 2020