scholarly journals FoU-kompetansen til nyutdannede grunnskolelærere – grunnlag for skoleutvikling?

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Emilie Willumsen Bjørndal ◽  
Yngve Antonsen ◽  
Rachel Jakhelln

De nye femårige grunnskolelærerutdanningene på masternivå skal kvalifisere for en profesjonsutøvelse som bygger på forsknings- og utviklingsarbeid (FoU). Det finnes få norske studier som undersøker hvordan lærere forstår og anvender forskningsbasert kunnskap i yrket (Mausethagen, 2015). Denne studien undersøker følgende forskningsspørsmål: Hvordan anvender nyutdannede lærere med master i grunnskolelærerutdanning sin FoU-kompetanse i skolen i de to første yrkesårene? Studien er en kvalitativ intervjustudie av 29 nyutdannede lærere etter ett år i yrket; 17 av informantene er også intervjuet på ny etter to år i yrket. Intervjudataene ble analysert ved bruk av temasentrert tilnærming. Undersøkelsen inngår i et longitudinelt forskningsprosjekt. Denne studiens resultater viser at FoU-kompetansen gir et kunnskapsgrunnlag for utvikling og forbedring av egen praksis, grunnlag for refleksjon over sin praksis og grunnlag for forbedring av undervisningspraksis og klasseledelse. Enkelte nyutdannede lærere blir også ressurspersoner på arbeidsplassen i sine fordypningsfag fra utdanningen. De nye lærerne har et positivt forhold til sin FoU-kompetanse og knytter den til personlig profesjonsutvikling, men forblir passive i forhold til skolens strategiske FoU-arbeid. Enkelte nyutdannede lærere uttrykker at de ikke anvender sin FoU-kompetanse utover egenrefleksjon i yrkesutøvelsen, på grunn av mange nye arbeidsoppgaver og tidsmangel. De nyutdannede oppfatter skolenes kvalitetsarbeid som utviklingsarbeid, og det er i mindre grad basert på systematisk forskningsarbeid. Resultatene indikerer at lærerutdanningen har et forbedringspotensial og bør vektlegge å utvide studentenes forståelse av FoU-kompetanse. Nøkkelord: femårig grunnskolelærerutdanning, forsknings- og utviklingsarbeid, nyutdannede lærere, FoU-kompetanse R&D competence of newly qualified primary and secondary school teachers – a basis for school development? AbstractThe new Norwegian five-year primary and lower secondary school teacher education at master level qualifies teachers for a professional practice based on research and development work (R&D). Few studies in Norway have investigated how teachers understand and apply research-based knowledge in the profession (Mausethagen, 2015). This theme is investigated in this study with the following research question: How do newly qualified teachers with master degree in primary and lower secondary school education use their R&D competence in school in the first two years? The data used were from semi-structured interviews of 29 newly qualified teachers after one year in the profession. We also interviewed 17 of the informants once more after two years’ work experience in the profession. The data were analyzed using theme-centered analysis. The study is part of a longitudinal research project. Results from the study show that R&D competence provides students with a knowledge base for development and improvement of their practice, a basis for reflection on the practice, and contributes to improving teaching practices and class management. Some newly qualified teachers also become resource persons in their subjects of specialization as a direct consequence of their education. The results also show variation in the newly qualified teachers’ participation in schools’ R&D projects, from central roles to completely peripheral participation. Other work tasks combined with time pressure prevent the use of R&D expertise. The results indicate that the new teacher education also has potential for improvement and should emphasize expanding the students’ understanding of R&D competence. Keywords: five-year primary and lower secondary school teacher education, research and development work, newly qualified teachers, R&D competence

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yngve Antonsen ◽  
Gregor Maxwell ◽  
Kristin Emilie Willumsen Bjørndal ◽  
Rachel Jakhelln

De nye femårige grunnskolelærerutdanningene i Norge skal utdanne lærere med fag-fordypning og forskningsbasert kunnskap. Disse lærerne skal kunne tilpasse opp-læringen til den enkelte elev og integrere spesialundervisning i grunnskolen. Studiens forskningsspørsmål er: Hvordan erfarer nyutdannede grunnskolelærere at den formelle lærerkompetansen fra en integrert femårig grunnskolelærerutdanning samsvarer med deres behov for kunnskap om tilpasset opplæring og spesialpedagogikk i yrkesstarten? Studien er basert på kvalitative intervjuer med 43 nyutdannede lærere fra de tre første grunnskolelærerkullene med femårig integrert masterutdanning for skolens trinn 1–7 og 5–10 fra UiT Norges arktiske universitet. Undersøkelsen inngår i det longitudinelle forskningsprosjektet «Relevant masterutdanning for grunnskolelærere». Analysen av data er basert på en temasentrert analysestrategi i NVivo12. Resultatene viser at de nyutdannede lærerne opplevde utfordringer med å tilpasse opplæringen for en sammensatt elevgruppe, og spesielt for elever med behov for særskilt tilrettelegging. De nyutdannede lærerne erfarte at de manglet kunnskap og ferdigheter til å arbeide med atferds¬problemer og bestemte diagnosegrupper. De manglet også kunnskap om hvordan det eksterne spesialpedagogiske støtteapparatet fungerer, og hvordan og når de skal melde inn tiltak. De nyutdannede tilegner seg spesialpedagogisk kompetanse ved å teste ut egne ideer, eller de bygger på råd fra kolleger. Enkelte deltar på kurs eller veiledning fra PPT, BUP eller andre aktører om temaer som individuelle opplæringsplaner eller diagnoser. Den erfaringsbaserte læringstilnærmingen styrker etablert og kritisert tenkning om spesialpedagogikk og viderefører et system som ikke fungerer (Nordahl et al., 2018). Nyutdannede lærere trenger mer kunnskap om inkluderende pedagogikk og relasjonell tenkning i utdanningen. Nøkkelord: femårig grunnskolelærerutdanning, nyutdannede lærere, spesialpedagogikk, tilpasset opplæring, relasjonell tenkning, inkluderende pedagogikk “It’s a very strange system!” – Special education, adapted education, and newly qualified teachers’ competence AbstractThe new Norwegian five-year primary and lower secondary school teacher education prepares teachers with increased subject-specific and research-based knowledge. These new teachers should be able to adapt teaching to individual students and integrate special education approaches. The research question is: How do newly qualified teachers experience their formal teacher competences from a five-year integrated master’s programme compared with their need for knowledge about adapted and special education at career-start? The study is based on qualitative interviews with 43 newly qualified teachers from the first three cohorts of a five-year integrated master’s teacher education programme at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The study is part of the longitudinal research project “Relevant master education for school teachers”. Data are thematically analysed in Nvivo12 with results showing that new teachers experienced challenges in adapting teaching to all students, especially to students with needs of additional support. The new teachers found that they lack the competence to work with behavioural problems and particular diagnostic groups. They felt that they lack expertise on how external specialist support systems work and how and when to report concerns. Newly qualified teachers acquire special education competence by testing out their own ideas or based on advice from colleagues. Some also attend courses or seek guidance from support services on topics such as individual plans or diagnoses. The experience-based learning approaches taken by new teachers strengthen established and criticised thinking about special education and perpetuates a dysfunctional system. Newly qualified teachers need more knowledge about inclusive pedagogy, adapted education, and relational thinking in education. Keywords: primary and lower secondary school teacher education, newly qualified teachers, special education, adapted education, relational thinking, inclusive pedagogy


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Jung Kim ◽  
Soo Jeung Lee ◽  
Jung Cheol Shin ◽  
Jae Geun Kim ◽  
June hee Yoo ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katri Varis ◽  
Ilpo Jäppinen ◽  
Sirpa Kärkkäinen ◽  
Tuula Keinonen ◽  
Esko Väyrynen

Participation in society can be promoted through science education. This study considers an example of how a lower secondary school teacher integrated participation in society into physics studies and how students (n = 20) perceived the participation exercise. In the learning process, students exchanged knowledge and tools with others and produced knowledge for the community in the form of a citizen’s initiative leading to an action by the municipality: the painting of a pedestrian crossing. The students were keen to exercise participation and produce information through inquiries for their citizen initiative. After the intervention, most of the students expressed their willingness to participate in society and act as active citizens, they perceived that they have the means and opportunities, as well as the possibility to find support to participate and influence. Students were willing to participate particularly in their local communities. Students perceived that they learned and gained competences while participating. Students acknowledged knowledge as a base of the decision, which may promote perceived value of physics and associated careers. Students also highlighted collaboration and shared experiences, which may create engagement and participation concerning the scientific issues to which they relate. Similar participation exercises are possible in other contexts and countries. Further studies should focus on different participation exercises to gain more knowledge about young people’s experiences on participation.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 238212051876790
Author(s):  
Matthews Tiwaone Mkandawire ◽  
Felix Kondwani Maulidi ◽  
James Sitima ◽  
Zubing Luo

This study sought to gather perspectives on “who” and “what” should determine choice of the curriculum for secondary school teacher education. Five heads of departments for secondary school teacher education and 3 cohorts of secondary school teacher trainees participated in the study. Findings reveal mixed perspectives on determinants of curriculum choice. However, both sets of respondents agreed that there is need for increased and improved public participation in curriculum development activities. Practical and theoretical implications of the findings are discussed in this report.


2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jutarat Vibulphol ◽  
Jyrki Loima ◽  
Sornnate Areesophonpichet ◽  
Chanita Rukspollmuang

<p>This study aimed to analyze the recently updated teacher education programmes in two universities in Finland and Thailand. The article reports the characteristics of the elementary and secondary school teacher education studies in the selected universities, and discusses the roles and significance of 21<sup>st</sup> century skills and their modifications in these programmes. This kind of qualitative case comparison that focuses on modern skills and intercultural programmes is a new approach.</p><p>The methods were document analysis and questionnaire-based survey. Six teacher educators who had important roles in the recent programme updates, three from each university, were the survey informants.</p><p>The findings revealed that the policies and approaches to teacher education were different. While the Thai programmes focused more on courses, the Finns had a wider educational view. Second, research, skills and teaching practice were seen to be important, but the purposes were parted. Finally, as teachers’ professional development tools, those will need further studies.</p>


2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-303
Author(s):  
Magne Olufsen ◽  
Solveig Karlsen ◽  
Monica Andreassen ◽  
Andy Sortland

English title: Norwegian master educations in natural science for lower secondary school – large differences in courses offered and size of master thesisCurrently, the majority of students in lower secondary school teacher education take a four-year education in Norway. From 2017 this education will be prolonged to a five-year master education. In connection to this, there is an ongoing debate in Norway about the content of the new teacher education programs. In 2010, the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) began the first integrated five-year master education for lower secondary teacher education students in Norway. This program is described in the article, with a focus on the subject natural science in the 5–10 level education. UiT has made progress regarding the difficult link between the student’s school practice and their education at the University. As teacher educators, we experience that the new education also seems to give the students a higher identity and motivation towards teaching natural science. There are four teacher education colleges/universities in Norwegian offering a master degree in natural science/pedagogical content knowledge for teachers in lower secondary school. These master educations are relatively different in structure, and especially the subjects offered and the size of the master thesis is considerably different.


Author(s):  
M. Soenardi Djiwandono

As part of an overall attempt to improve secondary school teacher education, a program has been launched to review and develop the national curriculum (KURNAS) of English language teacher education in Indonesia as a means to improve the quality of teachers of English. The new curriculum is at the same time intended to he a revision of the 1995 national curriculum supposedly in use now. For the purpose a team of three members was appointed by the Secondary School Teacher Development Project (nationally known as Proyek PGSM), comprising English teaching professionals from Universitas Negeri Malang. GAJAH MADA UNIVERSITY, and a senior high school teacher of English. Following a study of the existing documents related to ELT in Indonesia, an initial draft was written and gradually developed following a series of discussions and exchanges of ideas with teachers and professionals in the field of ELT. By the 3'. year of the appointment of the team, the draft for the new KURNAS comprising Books I, II, and III, has been completed and ready for a try-out. The try-out was intended to put into practice the Intensive Course (IC) Program as one of the most important components of the new KURNAS for the development of fluency in English as an essential basis for the preparation of competent high school teachers of English This article describes the background and the underlying principles of the curriculum revision, along with the classification and identification of courses, descriptions of courses their and syllabus outlines.


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