Reflection of Teacher Educator's Professionalism on Prospective Teachers
Reflection of teacher’s own professionalism matters so the present study aimed to evaluate the reflection of teacher educator’s professionalism on their students. The survey was conducted to collect data by using two self-developed questionnaires one for teacher educators and others for prospective teachers. A sample of 155 teacher educators and 200 prospective teachers participated in this study randomly selected from one general university of Islamabad and seven universities of Punjab province. Analyses revealed that prospective teachers were highly reflecting professional attitude, professional practice and professional confidence while less professional commitment, professional ethics, and professional knowledge and competence. Teacher educators showed high level of professional commitment, professional leadership and supportive culture whereas less professional practice, professional ethics and professional knowledge and competence. Nevertheless, the prospective teachers were not properly acquiring teacher educator’s professionalism. Findings may be used in teacher education programs to enhance professionalism through organization of continuous professional development practices
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Teacher Professionalism, Reflection, Teacher Educators, Prospective Teachers, Teacher Education programs
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(1) Asma Khizar Khizar
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Muhammad Nadeem Anwar
Assistant Professor,Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Mushtaq Ahmad Malik
Assistant Professor, Department of Education,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Perception of Teacher Educator Regarding Course Guides for B.ED (Hons) and ADE (Associate Degree in Education) Program and Provision of Resources for Effective Implementation of the Program
The study analyzes curriculum document (teacher course guides) of ADE and B.Ed. (Hons) programs in terms of Assessment Tasks, Teaching Learning Approaches, Course Outcomes and Course Description. Study also focuses on prospective teachers and teacher educator’s perceptions about these teacher course guides and their execution in class room at selected Teachers’ Training Institutes. The sample comprises three universities and four Regional Institutions of Teacher Education offering B.Ed. (Hons) and ADE programs. Researcher congregated data from 21 teacher educators teaching to prospective teachers enrolled in ADE and B.Ed. (Hons) in the chosen institutions. Mixed methods (approach) were used to collect quantitative as well as qualitative data for extensive analysis of the research problem. The qualitative data was collected through a check list and quantitative data was collected through questionnaire. The manuscripts (Draft guide for teaching instructor) for B.Ed. (Hons). Experts developed curriculum meets the requirement of the society of Pakistan with the purpose to create more competent, proficient and well-informed teaching instructors. Effective implementation of teacher guides need improvement in terms of availability of resources like well-equipped class rooms, computer lab, library, learning materials and Information and Communication Technology.
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Teaching Approaches, Teacher Educators, Assessment, Courseguide
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(1) Shazia Abdul Malik
M.Phil Scholar (Education), Department of Education, University of Haripur, Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Umbreen Ishfaq
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
(3) M Saeed Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Haripur, Haripur, KP, Pakistan.