Abstract
This study aims to identify the level of mastery of practicum students of special education on 11 basic skills of teaching. This study employs a quantitative method and it is supported by interviews and observation. The study respondents involve 9 practicum students of special education who are undergoing teaching practice in Perak also 9 of their teachers-cum-mentors who are involved in the training. The questionnaire built about questions related to their knowledge and mastery about basic teaching skills. Data were analysed through the descriptive analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) using the mean score and standard deviation, whereas interviews were transcribed to answer the study questions. The outcome of the analysis obtained from the practicum students suggests that the practicum students are at high level of knowledge interpretation and mastery with their respective mean values at 3.64 and 3.65. However, it contradicts the questionnaire analysis involving mentors with regard to their level of knowledge and mastery. The outcome remains at moderate interpretation level with the mean values respectively 3.05 and 2.95. It is also supported by an analysis from the interview transcription. The root cause for the implication on this moderate mastery level needs to be identified because there is a lack of uniformity between the practicum students themselves and their mentors, and the basic skills in teaching. It needs closer inspection and requires further studies.
Highlights
IntroductionThe quality of practicum students is evaluated based on educational orientation by the professional community that tests and validates graduates
The point of teacher training opens an opportunity for would-be teachers to develop their skills and practical knowledge, receive feedback from experts and professionals and gain experience with students and the school environment that can help them directly in preparing for teaching (Kaufman, 2015).The quality of practicum students is evaluated based on educational orientation by the professional community that tests and validates graduates
Problem Statement Our study finds that teachers who are undergoing practicum are always found to have some problems to teach well because they lack the mastery in these basic skills
Summary
The quality of practicum students is evaluated based on educational orientation by the professional community that tests and validates graduates. This is related to the statement made by Kalimullin (2014) that the main reason for the implementation of teaching practice in Bachelor Degree program for future teachers would require teachers to spend more time at school and at the expense of knowledge and activity development for the education at school. This study will give an idea about the basic skills of teaching among students undergoing practicum and the factors that cause it to happen, suggestions on ways to overcome the issue
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