ERIC Number: EJ1484841
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 16
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Secondary School Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of School-Based Teaching Practice
Simeon Mackson Gwayi; Grames Wellington Chirwa; Precious Nyoni; Doreen N. Myrie; Manirahari Philogene
Anatolian Journal of Education, v10 n2 p85-100 2025
Enhancing education quality requires effective teacher development programs, particularly in developing countries where many teachers lack adequate preparation. This study investigated secondary school pre-service teachers' perspectives on their clinical teaching practice experiences. Using a cross-sectional survey, data were collected from 119 third-year pre-service teachers who completed their teaching practicum in 2022. A questionnaire provided both quantitative and qualitative insights, analyzed through SPSS, descriptive statistics and content analysis. Findings showed that most participants (88.6%) felt adequately prepared for clinical practice but noted limited support from cooperating teachers. While they reported sufficient guidance during the practicum, concerns arose about the fairness and objectivity of clinical evaluations. Despite general satisfaction with the program, they emphasized the need for more practical training in lesson planning and fair assessment in specialized areas. These findings highlight the program's overall effectiveness while calling attention to the roles of supervisors and mentor teachers in supporting pre-service teachers.
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Preservice Teacher Education, Practicums, Cooperating Teachers, Practicum Supervision, Student Teaching, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malawi
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