Experiential Learning, Conditional Knowledge and Professional Development at University of Nairobi, Kenya--Focusing on Preparedness for Teaching Practice

Autor/inn/en	Amolloh, Odundo P.; Lilian, Ganira K.; Wanjiru, Kinyua G.
Titel	Experiential Learning, Conditional Knowledge and Professional Development at University of Nairobi, Kenya--Focusing on Preparedness for Teaching Practice
Quelle	In: International Education Studies, 11 (2018) 7, S.125-135 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1913-9020
Schlagwörter	Experiential Learning; Feedback (Response); Critical Thinking; Thinking Skills; Problem Solving; Teaching Methods; Teacher Education; Teacher Educators; Knowledge Base for Teaching; Supervision; Learning Theories; Questionnaires; Preservice Teachers; Student Attitudes; Theory Practice Relationship; Foreign Countries; Kenya (Nairobi) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Kritisches Denken; Denkfähigkeit; Problemlösen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lehrerausbildung; Lehrerbildung; Teacher education; Education; Teaching theory; Theory of teaching; Unterrichtstheorie; Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Fragebogen; Schülerverhalten; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung; Ausland
Abstract	Experiential learning requires teacher educators to equip trainee teachers with opportunities for effective preparedness in teaching and professional subjects, co-curricular activities and in micro-teaching vital for professional development. The experiential learning opportunities, conditional knowledge, preparedness and performance during teaching practice provide basis for predicting professional competence and success for effective teaching. Conditional knowledge entails application of critical thinking and problem solving skills that demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and professional practice across, content, knowledge, skills and insights. This type of knowledge and skills are developed through experiential learning coupled with effective preparedness for real-class instructional management. However, inadequate preparation in educational courses coupled with improper supervision and feedback impede effective professional development in most universities. The study explored effectiveness of experiential learning and conditional knowledge in trainee teacher preparedness for teaching practice at the University of Nairobi. Experiential Learning Theory formed the framework for this study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted with a population of 78 trainee teachers selected using simple random sampling. Data were gathered through a questionnaire. Finding showed that trainee teachers are adequately prepared for teaching practice. The study recommends proper orientation for trainee teachers to be carried out with effective preparedness that aligns theory to practice. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01