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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 10
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Special Education Practicum at The University of Jordan: Preliminary Indicators of Students' Satisfaction and Concerns
AL Jabery, Mohammad A.; AL Khamra, Hatem A.
International Journal of Special Education, v28 n1 p101-110 2013
Due to the continuous growth of special education worldwide, highly qualified
teachers are needed. The Special Education program at the University of Jordan places student teachers for their practicum in different educational settings. The purpose of this study was to report preliminary information about students' satisfaction and concerns about the practicum. A survey of two questions was distributed among 50 undergraduate students in the Spring 2010/2011 semester. Results revealed that students were not satisfied with their practicum experience. Students' concerns highlighted issues related to stakeholders' partnerships, connections between university courses and practicum requirements, supervision, mentors, and field sites. Discussion and recommendations are presented in the study. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Education, Student Teacher Attitudes, Satisfaction, Student Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Practicums, Student Surveys, Student Experience, Mentors, Practicum Supervision
International Journal of Special Education. 2889 Highbury Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 3T7, Canada. Web site: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Tests/Questionnaires; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Jordan
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