ERIC Number: EJ1403338
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0313-5373
EISSN: EISSN-1835-517X
"Sky-High Motivation": Intradisciplinary Integrative-Courses for Excelling Teachers' Training
Yael Kimhi
Australian Journal of Teacher Education, v48 n1 p92-111 2023
In many teacher education programs, curricula are comprised of fragmented courses within an academic discipline. This longitudinal study followed one cohort of teacher trainees in a fasttrack B.Ed. program in Israel and explored an integrative approach to intradisciplinary courses. These courses were organized around significant themes and issues. A mixed-method methodology was implemented. The data included 81 teacher trainee responses, 16 mentor responses, and 11 college staff responses. Data were gathered during three years at four different time points: 1) online questionnaire for trainees and mentors (end of 1st and 3rd year); 2) trainee focus groups and steering group meetings (2nd year). Qualitative data underwent content analysis. Quantitative descriptive statistics were calculated to clarify the categories further. The findings showed that these courses contributed to developing new knowledge, empowerment, and exposure to constructivist teaching/learning processes. The conclusions underscore the potential of incorporating integrative intradisciplinary courses to advance teacher training programs.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Student Attitudes, Interdisciplinary Approach, Student Empowerment, Learning Processes, Foreign Countries, School Personnel, Mentors, Attitudes
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: Israel
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