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Publication Date: 2017-Aug
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What EFL Student Teachers Think about Their Professional Preparation: Evaluation of an English Language Teacher Education Programme in Spain
Martinez Agudo, Juan de Dios
Australian Journal of Teacher Education, v42 n8 Article 5 p62-76 Aug 2017
Given the importance of programme evaluation in the EFL teacher education, this research paper of exploratory-interpretive nature mainly focuses on both strengths and weaknesses identified through the analysis and/or critical evaluation of an EFL teacher education programme carried out in Spain. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies were used in the study. The current TEFL programme has several strengths, but also certain significant shortcomings in light of the high percentage of undecided responses. The TEFL programme was evaluated positively by participant student teachers in general, in terms of pedagogic competence and promotion of reflection, although more input on English proficiency is actually needed and the amount of practice teaching should also be increased. Additionally, the findings of this study also offer some helpful suggestions and/or recommendations for improving the current EFL teacher education programme at least in the Spanish evaluation context.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Student Teacher Attitudes, Educational Attitudes, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Evaluation, Mixed Methods Research, Language Proficiency, Questionnaires, Outcomes of Education, Content Analysis, Semi Structured Interviews
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
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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