Author: Elizabeth WebbPublisher:
ISBN: 9780724224319
Category : Teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
An investigation into the Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.) in the Queensland, Australia advanced education system took into consideration what motivated B.Ed. program participants; intentions, structure, and content of B.Ed. programs; student experiences in the program; and influence of the B.Ed. on teachers and schools. Information was obtained through interviews with and a questionnaire survey of teachers and teacher educators. Findings indicated that teachers enroll in the B.Ed. program for a variety of reasons, including extrinsic factors such as improving classification and salary, and for intrinsic reasons such as desire for personal growth. Most respondents supported a preservice B.Ed. program. Many students reported difficulty in balancing part-time study, teaching, and family commitments. Teachers also wanted a wider choice of content and the opportunity to specialize within the B.Ed. program. Most students approved of the teaching methods used in the program, which was generally seen as a positive influence of schools and teachers. This report details study background, methodology, samples, and results in each of the areas studied. (CB)