Evaluating the Implementation of the No-Fee Teacher Education Policy

Autor/inn/en	Zhao, Yiran; Chang, Jindong
Titel	Evaluating the Implementation of the No-Fee Teacher Education Policy
Quelle	In: Chinese Education and Society, 46 (2013) 2-3, S.132-143 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1061-1932
DOI	10.2753/CED1061-1932460209
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Educational Policy; Preservice Teacher Education; Questionnaires; Interviews; Motivation; Economic Status; Place of Residence; Income; Job Satisfaction; College Graduates; Graduate Surveys; Elementary School Teachers; Secondary School Teachers; Beliefs; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Lehramtsstudiengang; Lehrerausbildung; Fragebogen; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Wohnort; Einkommen; Labor; Labour; Satisfaction; Arbeit; Zufriedenheit; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Belief; Glaube
Abstract	This study used questionnaires and telephone interviews to survey the views of 245 former Southwest University no-fee preservice students on the implementation of the no-fee teacher education policy. Analysis of their feedback on questions pertaining to the in-school, graduation, and employment stages of the program found that: (1) Motivation to apply for the no-fee teacher education program has a significant correlation to family economic status, place of residence, and income, which also impacts belief in teaching. (2) Differences in place of residence and region affect the identity of no-fee students. (3) The job satisfaction of no-fee graduates after job placement differs significantly depending on the educational level of the school where they work. (4) No-fee students have low expectations for the policy's implementation and a low recognition of their obligations under the program. In light of these findings, we make several recommendations: (1) Change the name and implementation strategy of the no-fee teacher education policy. (2) Make adjustments to the no-fee program admissions process. (3) Set up a mechanism for no-fee students to withdraw and be replaced. (4) Strengthen the vocational and ethical training of no-fee students, increasing their awareness of grass-roots service. (5) Raise teacher salaries and enhance their professional development. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10