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Autor/inn/en | Walsh, Foster; Abi-Nader, Jeannette; Poutiatine, Michael I. |
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Titel | What Do Adult Learners Experience in a Teacher Certification Program? |
Quelle | In: Journal of Adult Education, 34 (2005) 1, S.6-21 (16 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0090-4244 |
Schlagwörter | Nontraditional Students; Teacher Education Programs; Adult Learning; Adult Students; Teacher Certification; Learning Experience; Questionnaires; Check Lists; Interviews; Student Teacher Attitudes; Rating Scales; Student Experience |
Abstract | The field of teacher education has seen a significant rise in the number of non-traditional students entering teacher preparation programs. Research shows these learners come to teaching with varying attitudes, motivations, and dispositions. This qualitative study examined a population of adult, non-traditional learners who have chosen a 22-month Master in Initial Teaching (MIT) program. The findings suggest non-traditional MIT students differ from traditional students regarding motivation and learning readiness, expectations of self and university personnel, demands for practical information, time demands, and placement expectations. The implications section makes eight recommendations for teacher education programs who work with adult non-traditional students. (As Provided). |
Anmerkungen | Mountain Plains Adult Education Association. c/o Adult Learning Center, 815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59602. Tel: 406-324-2118; Web site: http://www.mpaea.org/publications.htm |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2017/4/10 |