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ERIC Number: EJ1184382
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1305-578X
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The Effects of Teaching Practicum on EFL Pre-Service Teachers' Concerns
Arslan, Fadime Yalcin; Ilin, Gulden
Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, v14 n2 p265-282 2018
This study aims to find out whether accumulating theoretical knowledge through methodology courses and experiencing real teaching practice during practicum may lead to any changes in EFL student-teachers' probable concerns about teaching. The study further attempts to define these changes, if any. To reach the aims of the study, data were collected by means of a scale developed on the basis of the student-teachers' concerns about teaching and teaching practice concerns sheets (TPCS), which they kept for a period of ten weeks. In order to bring more depth to the study, the data were triangulated by the student-teachers' narrative reflections. Results indicate a significant difference between student-teacher concerns at the beginning and the end of teaching practice. It appears that practicum provides student-teachers with a base for awareness on teaching related issues in real contexts. In addition to this hands-on experience, the findings also demonstrate that the knowledge base of student-teachers played an influential role in triggering the change in the nature of their concerns.
Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies. Hacettepe Universitesi, Egitim Fakultesi B Blok, Yabanci Diller Egitimi Bolumu, Ingiliz Dili Egitimi Anabilim Dali, Ankara 06800, Turkey. e-mail: jllsturkey@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jlls.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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