Teachers’ Perspective on Teacher Education Program in Pakistan
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This study aimed to understand teachers’ perceptions about the impact of teacher education programs (B.Ed.) on their teaching practices in their classrooms. The study implied a qualitative approach, and the data collection was done through semi-structured interviews with 14 secondary school teachers. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings of the present study suggest that formal teacher education is helpful and progressive for teachers to gain practical pedagogical skills during their teacher education. Their learning during teacher education increased their confidence in teaching in the classroom. It also emphasizes that pre-service teacher education is essential for all teachers as it provides a valuable experience of teaching, and equips teachers with the tools and techniques to teach well. It helps them to be confident as a professional teacher. The study suggests an updated teacher training syllabus, which would include the development of teachers’ soft skills and the opportunity to practice the methodology and skills they learned.
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Pre-service teacher education, Teacher education program, Teacher perspectives, Trained teachersReferences
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