ERIC Number: EJ1098112
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Apr
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0313-5373
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Preparing International Pre-Service Teachers for Professional Placement: In-School Induction
Nallaya, Sasikala
Australian Journal of Teacher Education, v41 n4 Article 7 Apr 2016
This paper reports on an Australian University's support program to prepare its first year international pre-service teachers (IPSTs) for professional placement. The aim of the program was to address some of the practicum challenges experienced by the IPSTs. A case study was undertaken to investigate the effectiveness of the program. Ten international students enrolled in the Master of Teaching program were participants of this investigation. Data was collected through a questionnaire administered post-program and non-participant observation. The findings indicated that the program was beneficial towards inducting IPSTs to the Australian school context and contributed towards their confidence, communicative skills, and ability to link theory and practice.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Preservice Teachers, Placement, Practicums, Case Studies, Beginning Teacher Induction, Masters Programs, Questionnaires, Program Effectiveness, Self Esteem, Communication Skills, Theory Practice Relationship, Educational Benefits, Mentors, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Cultural Differences, Student Teacher Attitudes, Qualitative Research
Edith Cowan University. Bradford Street, Mount Lawley, West Australia 6050, Australia. Web site: http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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