scholarly journals Attitudes of Prospective French Teachers Towards School Experience and Teaching Practice Courses

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-91
Author(s):  
Zuhre Yilmaz Gungor
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practice ◽  
School Experience ◽  
French Language ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Gender Factor ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Very High

Education is an important concept that prepares society for change and pushes development. The teacher, who is one of the basic elements of the education phenomenon, has important duties. Accordingly, the teacher has a very important place in the life of the students. The aim of this study is to determine the attitudes of the prospective French teachers towards School Experience and Teaching Practice courses and to reveal whether their attitudes differ according to the gender factor. The research has been conducted by means of a descriptive survey model and was carried out with the participation of 18 volunteer students (10 females, 8 males) studying at the department of French Language Teaching of the Faculty of Education at Anadolu University. The quantitative data of the study has been collected with a 5-point Likert-type scale consisting of 30 items. Moreover, in addition to the scale, the opinions of the students on the School experience and Teaching Practice courses have been collected by means of 5 open-ended questions drawn up by the researcher. The qualitative data acquired in this study has been reviewed through the document analysis method. According to the obtained data, it has been determined that the students had positive opinions about these courses. In addition, their attitudes towards ‘School Experience’ and ‘Teaching Practice’ courses have a very high average. This research shows that, these courses make significant contributions to the professional development of students. However, no significant difference was observed in terms of the gender factor based on the opinions of the participants with respect to the aforementioned courses.

Extent of the use of clinical supervision model for teaching practice supervision in Imo State University, Owerri

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. e12740
Author(s):  
Stanley U. Nnorom ◽  
Vivian Ngozi Nwogbo ◽  
Obinna Nonso Anachuna
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
State University ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Supervision Model ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Observational Techniques

The seeming decline in the quality of teachers in Nigeria necessitated this study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Four research questions guided the study while three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The population of the study comprised 323 respondents made up of 240 final students and 83 lecturers in the seven Departments of the faculty of Education Imo State University, Owerri. The entire population was used for the study. A researcher developed questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. The Cronbach’s alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency of the items and it yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.74. The researchers with the help of four research assistants distributed and successfully collected 298 copies of the questionnaire administered. The research questions were answered using the mean, while the hypotheses were tested using z-test at 0.05 level of significance. It was found among others that pre-observational techniques were used to a very low extent t in Imo state university Owerri for teaching practice supervision. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that conference, workshops and seminars should be organized for lecturers at Imo State University where various techniques of clinical supervision will be exposed to them towards ensuring qualitative teaching practice supervision.

scholarly journals Examination of Reading Strategies Metacognitive Awareness Levels of French Foreign Language Students in Terms of Various Variables

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Zühre Yılmaz Güngör
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
French Language ◽  
Metacognitive Skills ◽  
Course Success ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Effective Use

The act of reading is a complex process in which learners rush their cognitive and metacognitive skills to fonction. The effective use of metacognitive skills is regarded as an important feature becoming prominent in successful reading. In order to exercise reading strategies effectively, students are required to have developed metacognitive awareness. In this study, the level of metacognitive awareness of reading strategies and whether metacognitive awareness varies according to variables such as gender and reading course success have been examined in the 1st grade students studying at Anadolu University Faculty of Education Program of French Language Teaching Program. 32 students voluntarily participated in the study, 19 of whom were Females and 13 of whom were Males. The data of the study have been collected with the Turkish version of the 30-item 5-point Likert-type Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI) developed by Mokhtari & Reichard (2002) and adapted into Turkish by Öztürk (2012). According to the findings, students' reading strategies were revealed to have high levels of metacognitive awareness. However, it has been further observed that the level of metacognitive awareness of students' reading course success grades and reading strategies did not make a significant difference in terms of gender. Similarly, it has been observed that there was no significant difference between the students' reading strategies and metacognitive awareness levels and their success grades in the reading course.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Teaching Effectiveness of BTC and Special BTC Teachers in Uttar Pradesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Nimisha Beri
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Job satisfaction acts as a powerful force that gives happiness and increase ones efficiency to work effectively. Job satisfaction of the teachers, who have an important place in the information society, will affect the quality of the service they render. Job satisfaction and the teaching effectiveness of teachers are directly related. The more the teacher is effective in his teaching the more he/she is satisfied in his/her job. Teachers are said to be the builders of nation. If the teachers are satisfied in their jobs and have effective teaching, than it directly leads to the beneficiary for the students, which help in their teaching learning process. Descriptive survey method was used by the investigator on a sample of 150 teachers, 100 BTC Teachers and 50 Special BTC Teachers selected by Purposive Sampling technique in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh. Standardized Job Satisfaction Scale by Dr. Meera and Teaching Effectiveness Scale by Dr. Umme Kulsum were used by the investigator. The findings revealed that the job satisfaction and Teaching Effectiveness of teachers was high .They are satisfied with their jobs. There occur no significant difference in job satisfaction and Teaching Effectiveness among the said teachers on the basis of their gender and qualification.

scholarly journals A Study on preservice teachers’ academic self-efficacy

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-274
Author(s):  
Gülçin Kezban Saraçoğlu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

The aim of this study was to explore if there is a significant difference between preservice teachers’ academic self-efficacy perceptions and their gender, fields of study in high school and departments at their university. The study was carried out through descriptive survey model, one of quantitative research models. The sample of the study consisted of 653 freshmen preservice teachers in the Faculty of Education at Gazi University. Convenience sampling method was used in the study. Percentage, frequency, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Kruskal-Wallis and t test were used in the analysis of the data collected via “Academic Self-Efficacy Scale”. Findings reveal that there is no significant difference between preservice teachers’ academic self-efficacy levels and their gender, fields of study in high school and departments at their university. Findings also indicate that preservice teachers’ academic self-efficacy levels are in “partly sufficient” range.

scholarly journals Teacher Candidates’ Anxieties Regarding Facebook Usage in Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11a) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ramazanoğlu ◽  
Esef Hakan Toytok
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Facebook Usage ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of this research is to determine the anxiety levels of teacher candidates regarding Facebook usage in education and analyse it according to various variables. In the research, descriptive survey model was used which is one of the quantitative research methods. The population of the research includes 184 teacher candidates who are receiving education in the Department of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education of Siirt University Faculty of Education in 2017-2018 academic year. Since the population is accessible, no attempt has been made for sampling. Facebook Usage Anxiety in Education (FUAE) scale was used as data collection inventory in the study. According to results obtained in the research; it was seen that the anxiety levels of teacher candidates were high while using Facebook, Facebook usage anxiety had no significant difference with respect to class and age independent variables; however, there was a meaningful difference with respect to gender independent variable.

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE SURVEY ON SMARTPHONES FEATURES FOR SUPPORTING THE ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AT UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN GANESHA

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Nyoman Putri Rustrini ◽  
I Ketut Resika Arthana ◽  
Gede Saindra Santyadiputra
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Very High

The objectives of the study are to analyse the use of smartphones for lecturers and students in Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha which are measured based on the supporting factors of the smartphoness application and to analyse its features in academic activities. The data were collected by using questionnaires and analyzed by using a descriptive analysis method. This study showed that the level of smartphones use to support academic activities is categorized as very high with the motivation factor of 90. 51%. There are 3 groups of features that dominate the use of smartphones namely calculation, storage and documentation. The calculation feature was represented by calculator with the percentage of 99%. The storage feature was represented by contact, gallery, and dropbox with the precentages of 99%, 97%, and 71% respectively. The documentation feature was represented by camera, video and recorder with the percentages of 97%, 81%, and 51% respectively.

scholarly journals THE PLACE OF TEACHING PRACTICE IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

2021 ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
Ayobami OYEDEJI ◽  
OKE Adebowale
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Faculties Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Positive Effect

Teaching Practice (TP) is fundamental and an age long practice in the faculties of education. However, as old as it is and with the new trend in teaching, there are serious challenges affecting the effectiveness of TP exercise. Notably, they lack good proficiency, subject mastery after graduation among others. This study examined the place of TPin Nigerian universities (NU). Descriptive survey research design was adopted.Study population comprised 734 students while purposive sampling technique was used in selecting six departments in the Faculty of Education (FU), University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan Nigeria.Propionate size to sampling technique was used to select 70% of 400 (320) level students in each department selected for the survey.“Teaching Practice Questionnaire for Students (TPQS)” was the research instrument used to collect data. Cronbach’s Alpha statistics was used to obtain the reliability coefficient of 0.89. Descriptive statistics and Pearson product moment correlation were used in analyzing the data collected. Level of effectiveness of TP exercise was reported to be high. The result also showed that TP exercise had positive effect on student teachers.The result equally found that no significant but positive and weak relationship exists between TP of student teachers and the acquisition of 21st century skills in the FU, UI. Stakeholders should work together to keep upon improving effectiveness of TP exercise in NU. The acquisition of 21st century skills should be taught student teachers from time to time for effective teaching delivery.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Multi-Cultural Characteristics of the Pre-Service Teachers in Terms of the Values They Have

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suat POLAT
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Cultural Characteristics ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Multicultural Personality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, it was aimed to analyze the multi-cultural characteristics of the pre-service teachers and the values they have in terms of various variables, to determine the relationship between these values. Descriptive survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. The population of the study consisted of the pre-service teachers studying in different departments in the Faculty of Education, İbrahim Çeçen University of Ağrı in 2017-2018 academic years. The sample of the study consisted of 341 pre-service teachers selected with random sampling method. According to the results obtained from the study, it was determined that the value preferences of the pre-service teachers and their multicultural personality characteristics showed a significant difference in terms of gender, undergraduate program, educational background of the mother, having social media account and daily internet use variables; however, there was not a significant difference in terms of family structure, the place s/he grew up, educational background of the father and monthly income variables. The abstract does not include information about which groups are favored for the difference in the variables and in which sub-dimensions, but detailed information is given in the following sections of the study.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Multi-Cultural Characteristics of the Pre-Service Teachers in Terms of the Values They Have

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-346
Author(s):  
Suat POLAT
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Cultural Characteristics ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Multicultural Personality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Survey

In this study, it was aimed to analyze the multi-cultural characteristics of the pre-service teachers and the values they have in terms of various variables, and it was aimed to determine the relationship between these values. Descriptive survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. The population of the study consisted of the pre-service teachers studying in different departments in the Faculty of Education, İbrahim Çeçen University of Ağrı in 2017-2018 academic years. The sample of the study consisted of 341 pre-service teachers selected with random sampling method. “Multicultural Personality Questionnaire” developed by Oudenhoven and Zee (2002) and adapted into Turkish by Polat (2009) and “Values Scale” developed by Dilmac et al. (2014) were used as data collection tool in the study. According to the results obtained from the study, it was determined that the value preferences of the pre-service teachers and their multicultural personality characteristics showed a significant difference in terms of gender, undergraduate program, educational background of the mother, having social media account and daily internet use variables; however, there was not a significant difference in terms of family structure, the place s/he grew up, educational background of the father and monthly income variables. As the data collection tools are formed of several sub-dimensions, the abstract does not include information about which groups are favored for the difference in the variables and in which sub-dimensions, but detailed information is given in the following sections of the study.

scholarly journals Student Teachers’ Preparedness to Teach: The Case of Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Öznur Ataş Akdemir
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Data Analysis Procedure ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Preparedness To Teach ◽  
Difference Test

In this research, it is aimed to investigate the level of student teachers’ preparedness to teach in terms of different variables. To this end, a descriptive survey study is conducted with 211 undergraduate students studying at the faculty of education of a Turkish public university. The data is collected with The Preparedness to Teach Scale. Standard deviation, arithmetic mean, frequency, percentage, t test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Scheffe and LSD (Least Significant Difference) test are used in data analysis procedure. According to the results, it is found that student teachers’ level of preparedness to teach, understanding learner, designing effective learning environment, designing the process of teaching and technopedagogical competencies are at sufficient level. Additionally, while there isn’t any difference between the levels of student teachers’ preparedness to teach in terms of gender, there are some differences between them in terms of their departments and class levels. Some suggestions based on the result of the present study are directed at researchers and practitioners.

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