Attitudes Of Teacher Candidates Research Articles

A Study on Environmental Knowledge and Attitudes of Teacher Candidates

The main purpose of this study is to investigate knowledge and attitudes of teacher candidates in Social Sciences Education and Science and Technology Education department towards environment. 323 teacher candidates as 171 female and 152 male participated in the study. 43% of participants find the Internet and television more effective in environmental awareness. They think shortening of natural resources is the biggest problem of the world while urbanization is the biggest issue of Turkey. Teacher candidates have a moderate level environmental knowledge; have more positive attitude in terms of environment but low level environmental behaviors.

The Effect on the Two Different Instruction Approaches of Media Literacy on Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes towards the Internet and Perceptions of Computer Self-efficacy

Media literacy is generally defined as the ability to access media texts, analyse and evaluate those texts and create one's own media. In this research, the effects of participating or not participatin g in a media literacy instruction (MLI) and two different approaches of media literacy instruction on the attitudes of teacher candidates towards the internet and self-efficacy perception related to computers were investigated. A total of 158 teacher candidates studying in the department of elementary education participated in this study. This research was conducted by using quasi-experimental design with a post- test only control group. The results indicated that the attitudes scores of the group, who participated in media literacy instruction, towards Internet were higher than who did not. Secondly the research has revealed that the perception of the self-efficacy oriented to computer does not differentiate between teacher candidates who participated in MLI or who did not. Moreover participants receiving education in line with media analyzing approach were observed to differentiate both with respect to attitude and self-efficacy perceptions from those who do not receive media literacy instructions.

Pengetahuan dan Sikap Calon Guru Biologi pada Kesehatan Reproduksi

Reproductive health is a major problem that occurs in Indonesian adolescents. The problem is caused by some factors, including free sex that could induce reproductive organ diseases such as cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, vulvar cancer, uterine cancer, prostate cancer and sexually transmitted diseases. Incidence of various reproductive health problems is caused by a lack of knowledge about reproductive health. This issue needs to get attention from various parties, including teachers. However, some teachers are less understood about how to deliver reproductive health materials properly. This study aims to determine knowledge and attitudes of teacher candidates about reproductive biology. This study is a descriptive analytic study. The subjects were students of biology education at Jambi University who are in 5th and 7th semesters of academic year 2011/2012 (174 students). The data was collected using tests and questionnaires. The results show that knowledge of the biology teacher candidates about the reproductive health is categorized as low (43​​%). The attitude of biology teacher candidates about reproductive biology is classified as positive (64%). The formation of attitudes toward reproductive health is influenced by several factors including knowledge, experience, guidance from parents, social environment, mass media, cultural, and social institutions.

Investigation of The Pre-Service Teachers’ Preference Level of Using Punishment While Ensuring The Classroom Discipline

It has been researched to determine in which levels the teacher candidates prefer punishment methods in order to secure the in-class discipline. The survey method which is one of the quantitative researches has been chosen for this study, and it has been applied to 163 students from various departments including the Computer Teaching and Technologies, Foreign Languages, Elementary Science Education and Primary Education at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University during the academic year 2010-2011. The study has reached, under the varieties of gender, education type and department, a conclusion that the teacher candidates prefer to choose psychological and physical punishment methods rather than social ones. During a period when different/alternative class discipline methods are useable, the attitudes of teacher candidates towards punishment methods must be taken into agenda of the teacher education programs.

Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes Towards the Teaching Profession in Turkey

This study examined the attitudes of teacher candidates in Turkey towards the teaching profession. Descriptive surveys were used and the research data was obtained from Pamukkale University Classroom Teaching students. During data analysis, the arithmetic means and standard deviations of the groups were calculated and a t-test and One-Way ANOVA were used. The attitudes of teacher candidates towards the teaching profession don’t vary in terms of “gender”, “type of teaching”, “type of high schools they graduate from” and in order of their preferences to be a teacher. More than half of the candidates choose the Classroom Teaching Program willingly and about all of them want to perform this profession, but their attitudes towards the teaching profession were not well developed. The majority of the participants were not satisfied with the University and faculty administrations and reopted that they don’t show enough effort required to develop themselves for the profession. It is found that the attitudes of students expressing their discontent are at a lower level. It is necessary to provide the teacher candidates not only with knowledge and skills, but also to help them develop the beliefs and positive attitudes related to the profession.

Who is responsible for vulnerable pupils? The attitudes of teacher candidates in Serbia and Slovenia

In the ongoing trend towards inclusive education, initial teacher education programmes must ensure that prospective teachers are prepared to teach all pupils effectively. The study presented in this paper aimed to explore the attitudes of teacher candidates in Serbia and Slovenia towards responsibility for the teaching and learning of vulnerable pupils in mainstream elementary schools. Using a quantitative approach, the study sought to elicit teacher candidates’ views about division of responsibility for the academic achievement and additional support of vulnerable pupils and their views on the factors that most affect learning difficulties in those pupils. Our findings indicate that teacher candidates’ feelings of responsibility are unlikely to help when instructing vulnerable pupils. The implications of these findings are discussed and we suggest several ways to improve teacher education programmes to promote inclusive education based on the concept of quality education for all.

Attitudes of Primary School Teacher Candidates Towards the Teaching Profession

The objective of this study is to determine the attitudes of teacher candidates on the teaching profession. Within the framework of this objective, the Likert type scale comprising of 25 attitude sentences were developed in order to be used in the study. The sample of the study consists of a total of 150 teacher candidates studying at Hacettepe University. In the study, the views and suggestions of the teacher candidates with regards to the improvement of this profession were studied in detail. Attitude scales were applied to the students at the primary school teaching department. After analyzing the data collected, relevant recommendations were set forth in the proposal.

These American lives: becoming a culturally responsive teacher and the ‘risks of empathy’

Do teacher candidates who identify as White and European American think about issues of difference in ways that vary distinctly from teacher candidates who identify as Latina/o or Hispanic? In this article, we engage with the literature on culturally relevant teaching that suggests teacher candidates of color are more likely to have some of the characteristics of culturally responsive teachers than are White teacher candidates when they enter teacher preparation programs. By comparing the attitudes of teacher candidates from a majority Hispanic-serving university and a university that serves mostly White and European American students, we question the idea that certain bodies are coterminous with particular ideologies.

Can I Teach English to Children? Turkish Preservice Teacher Candidates and Very Young Learners

This study was conducted in the English Language Teaching Department of a state university in Turkey. The aim of the study was to examine the differences in attitudes of teacher candidates before and after their short-term teaching experience with very young learners (VYL) of English. The study was performed during the first term of the educational year. Within the scope of this study, preservice English teacher candidates were provided the opportunity to practice teaching English to VYL under the supervision of their instructor. This study reports the results of their experiences and their attitudinal changes towards teaching English to VYL. The findings suggest that the attitudes of teacher candidates changed substantially after their practice teaching experiences. Other findings suggest that a colorful atmosphere in the classroom and a variety of activities attract students' interest and help create a more successful learning environment.

Attitude of teacher candidates toward making computer supported education

The purpose of this study was to investigate the teacher candidates’ attitude toward computer assisted education according to their class level, branch, and gender. The data were obtained from 173 undergraduate students from Buca School of Education at Dokuz Eylül University. “The Attitude Scale Toward Making Computer Supported Education” which is developed by Arslan (2006), was used to determine the students’ attitude. At the end of the study it was determined that the teacher candidates’ attitudes toward making computer supported education are positive. On the other hand, there are not a significant difference between the attitudes of teacher candidates toward computer assisted education and their branch, class level, and gender. Keywords: computer supported education; attitude; teacher candidates

The Effect of a ‘Learning Theories’ Unit on Students’ Attitudes Toward Learning

People can improve themselves cognitively, professionally, academically, and in terms of their quality of life by continuous learning. Teachers, who are charged with bringing up new members of society, have to be aware of the importance of developing the ability to learn. This study examined how their knowledge of learning theories affected the attitudes of teacher candidates toward learning. For this purpose, students were given a scale of attitudes toward learning, as a pre-test and a post-test after introduction to the subject of learning theories. Data obtained from 150 participants were processed in SPSS 15.0; paired samples t-tests, independents samples t-tests and correlation tests were conducted. The results suggested that individuals with better understandings of the learning process are better at perceiving the nature of learning, more open to learning, have higher expectations about what they will get from learning and exhibit less anxiety in relation to learning.

The analysis of preschool teacher candidates’ attitudes about early mathematics education in the views of various variables

In this research, to reveal the attitudes of the preschool teacher candidates about early mathematics education, to get their suggestions and opinions about this issue is aimed. 150 third and fourth grade teacher candidates receiving education in the Department of Early Childhood Education of the universities in Ankara Province comprise teacher candidates in the study group of this research. The data of this research is gathered by applying ‘Okulöncesi Öğretmenlerinin Erken Matematik Eğitimine İlişkin Tutumlarını Belirleme Aracı (The Identification Tool for the Preschool Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes about Early Mathematics Education)’ developed by Tokgoz(2006)with the aim of revealing the attitudes of the teacher candidates in the fall semester in 2008-2009 and for the demographical data by applying ‘Kisisel Bilgi Formu(Personal Information Form)’. ‘Okulöncesi Öğretmenlerinin Erken Matematik Eğitimine İlişkin Tutumlarını Belirleme Aracı (The Identification Tool for the Preschool Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes about Early Mathematics Education)’ developed by Tokgoz(2006)is a 22-point likert type of scale used for setting preschool teacher candidates’ attitudes about early mathematics education. As a result of factor analysis carried out for this research, 18 points are used by eliminating 4 points. The data collected in‘Okulöncesi Öğretmenlerinin Erken Matematik Eğitimine İlişkin Tutumlarını Belirleme Aracı (The Identification Tool for the Preschool Teacher Candidates’ Attitudes about Early Mathematics Education)’ developed by Tokgoz(2006)will be analyzed in Spss 15 packaged software. By converting the conversations which will be interviewed with the teachers into data texts, content analysis has been carried out on these texts. In consequence of the performed statistical processes, it is determined that the attitudes of the preschool teacher candidates about early mathematics education do not change according to their graduation field in high school, and meaningfully differentiated according to the grade in which they are undergoing education.

Exploratory study of changing ethnic stereotypes of the Ukrainian teacher candidates towards peaceful attitudes

The study focuses on exploring the method of changing pre‐service teachers’ stereotypes about different ethnicities. The purpose of the study is to test, or try out, an approach for changing beliefs and attitudes of teacher candidates towards peacebuilding, democracy, humanism, and accepting others. The procedure for this study involved investigating teacher candidates’ attitudes or ethnic stereotypes about different nations bordering Ukraine and about themselves as well, conducting attitudes/stereotypes’ intervention towards the formation of teachers’ peaceful attitudes, and analyzing the consequences of this intervention. The article specifically analyses the research experience for teacher candidates as they reflected on their multi‐ethic practices. It also utilizes the research findings to inform the field of teacher education for peace.

The Attitudes of Preschool Teacher Candidates Studying through Distance Education Approach towards Teaching Profession and Their Perception Levels of Teaching Competency.

The purpose of this study is to determine the attitudes of preschool teacher candidates studying through distance education approach towards teaching profession and to determine their perception levels of teaching competency. The population and sampling of the study were the senior students of Anadolu University, Open Education Faculty, Preschool Teacher Training Undergraduate Program. The study was conducted through 957 teacher candidates. A survey was used in order to measure the attitudes of teacher candidates towards teaching profession and to determine their perception levels of teaching competency as a data collection instrument for this study. The study revealed that the attitudes of teacher candidates towards teaching profession are quite positive, and their perception levels of teaching competency are very good. Moreover, the teacher candidates consider the program they enrolled in so beneficial for them to gain teaching competencies.

Education faculty students’ tendencies and beliefs about the teacher's role in education: A case study in a Turkish University

This study aims at determining the tendencies of teacher candidates in a Turkish university concerning static (institutional) versus innovative (democratic and global) teacher roles, along with the relation between these roles and explanatory variables. The study covers 419 teacher candidates from the Turkish, mathematics, humanities, sciences and class teaching areas. The results of the study show that the teacher candidates are sensitive towards democratic and global teacher roles while they are undecided about static institutional roles. The explanatory variables such as education, levels of parental income and gender are found to be significant in affecting the teacher candidates’ responses. The findings related to the areas of specialisation indicate that teacher training programmes in Turkey are not successful in harmonising the attitudes of the teacher candidates towards their profession. Hence, it may be deduced that teacher training programmes are in need of restructuring to harmonise the attitudes of teacher candidates in an individualised and flexible way.