کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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373950 | 622459 | 2014 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
• Most schools do not provide stimulating learning environments for student teachers.
• Opportunities for knowledge exchange depend on incidental informal communication.
• Autonomy is highly valued but double-edged: a source of motivation and isolation.
• Problem solving is more common sense and intuition than evidence-based.
• Structurally embedded collaboration increases opportunities for learning.
Workplace learning in early entry (EE) teacher education programs has been proposed as an alternative to traditional programs and as bridging the theory-practice gap in teacher education. However, there is little empirical evidence for the underlying assumption that one can become a highly qualified teacher by merely being a teacher. This article discusses to what extent students of teaching in EE programs experience their work environment as a stimulating learning environment. The results of semi-structured interviews and an online survey suggest that schools tend to hinder rather than serve the purpose of workplace learning. Obstructions and supporting conditions are discussed.
Journal: Teaching and Teacher Education - Volume 42, August 2014, Pages 79–88