ERIC Number: EJ1123108
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Sep
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Graduate Standards for Teachers: Final-Year Preservice Teachers Potentially Identify the Gaps
Hudson, Suzanne M.; Hudson, Peter; Weatherby-Fell, Noelene L.; Shipway, Brad
Australian Journal of Teacher Education, v41 n9 Article 8 p135-151 Sep 2016
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) were devised to identify the attributes, skills and practices required of teachers at various career stages. This study investigates final-year preservice teachers' self-reported confidence against the APST at the graduate career stage. This mixed-method study used a Likert scale survey and interviews. Preservice teachers indicated areas of confidence, and also identified potential gaps in their teacher preparation with 30% or more of preservice teachers indicating they lacked confidence to: Use strategies to support full participation of students with a disability; demonstrate understanding for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; engage with parents and carers to support student learning; and report on student learning to parents and carers. Qualitative data (n=10) explained reasons for these potential gaps, such as a "lack of experience in these areas of teaching" and a need for "universities to ensure experiences in these areas during practicum".
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, College Seniors, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Self Efficacy, Likert Scales, Student Surveys, Student Teacher Attitudes, Interviews, Lesson Plans, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Student Relationship, Age Differences, Gender Differences, Collegiality, Teacher Collaboration, Faculty Development, Student Evaluation, School Safety, Foreign Countries
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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