Future Teachers Of Primary Education Research Articles

Reading Motivation, Alcohol and Drug Use in Future Teachers in Preschool and Primary School

Future teachers will have to develop the reading habit in their students, as this is an essential factor in schoolchildren. The lack of reading motivation among young people and the need to have it in order to transmit it has been evidenced. Young people often prefer to spend their leisure time using alcohol and other drugs rather than reading books for pleasure. The factors that influence reading motivation are varied, but the objective of this research work focuses on establishing the relationship between reading motivation and the problematic use of alcohol and other drugs in future teachers of Preschool and Primary Education. A total of 178 subjects among university students were recruited (56.6% girls). The ages ranged from 18 to 34 (M = 21.59, SD = 3.52). The first scale used was the MULTICAGE CAD-4 for behavioral addiction together with a Scale for Characterizing Motivation for Academic Reading (EMLA). The results of the study indicate that those young people who were more involved in the consumption of alcohol and drugs had a lower reading habit. Likewise, the study also reveals significant mean differences in reading motivation based on gender and age. This shows the need to enact healthy habits from the university related to increasing reading motivation and promoting the reading habit in future teachers.

La enseñanza de la Historia local en el Grado de Primaria con memes: Córdoba

Este artículo tiene por objetivo dar a conocer los resultados de una investigación desarrollada en el Grado en Educación Primaria de la Universidad de Córdoba sobre el uso de los memes como recurso didáctico para la enseñanza de la historia local. La tarea consistió en la confección, por el alumnado, de diferentes memes relacionados con la biografías de personalidades del pasado de la ciudad para luego ser compartidos en el grupo privado de Facebook de la clase. Posteriormente, se les preguntó con un formulario de Google Forms, sobre los contenidos y el diseño de la docencia desarrollada, con el deseo de conocer si este tipo de herramientas son válidas para la formación de los futuros docentes de Educación Primaria.

The effect of digital platforms in the motivation of future primary education teachers towards mathematics

Motivation is a key element of daily life. At present, ICTs are considered to be highly motivating elements that are of great importance in all sectors of the society. The objective of this research study is to measure and assess the intrinsic motivation level of university students aiming to become Elementary School teachers regarding the use of digital platforms in their math classes. Using the Self-Determination Theory and the Intrinsic Motivation Theory, these students were given a test with 20 questions based on the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. The results support the conclusion that all participants had a high level of intrinsic motivation, which was highest in students with no previous experience in the use of said resources. It is important to improve, through motivation, the knowledge and skills of future teachers regarding the use of ICTs to enable them to awaken their students’ interest in mathematics and facilitate their learning process.
 
 Keywords: Intrinsic motivation, ICTs, digital platforms, math classes, school teachers.

Secuenciación y temporalización de los planes de estudio de la Mención de Música del Grado en Educación Primaria en las universidades españolas

La normativa que regula los planes de estudio que forman a las futuras Graduadas en Educación Primaria recoge un módulo destinado a la formación en diferentes menciones, entre ellas, una para Música. Sin embargo, es cada universidad la que estructura la mención en cuanto a las asignaturas que la conforman, la secuencia de éstas y la temporalización dentro del plan de estudio en general. Mediante un análisis cualitativo de los planes de estudio de las universidades españolas que han ofertado la Mención de Música en el curso académico 2019/2020, se detalla la secuencia y temporalización de cada uno de los planes de estudio de la Mención. Los resultados muestran un triple modelo en cuanto a la estructura temporal de la Mención, quedando unos articulados desde el 2º hasta el 4º curso, otros durante los cursos 3º y 4º, y un tercer grupo que recoge la Mención solo en el 4º curso. Además de ese triple modelo encontrado, se aprecia una destacable diversidad en cuanto a las asignaturas optativas que conforman la Mención, los créditos europeos de las mismas o el enfoque de la asignatura de formación didáctico y disciplinar en el ámbito de la Educación Musical.

Memoria escolar y conocimientos didáctico-disciplinares en la representación de la educación geográfica e histórica del profesorado en formación

El presente trabajo pretende examinar el modo en que los futuros docentes de Educación Primaria y Secundaria representan las materias de Geografía e Historia para valorar la incidencia que dichas representaciones pueden tener en su futura práctica profesional. Para ello, se ha diseñado un cuestionario mediante el cual se pretende analizar cuál es el peso de la memoria escolar y de su formación pedagógico-disciplinar en su forma de conceptualizar dichas materias y, sobre todo, en la adopción de determinadas perspectivas y finalidades socio-educativas. El estudio ha contado con la participación de 124 estudiantes de la Universitat de València (España) (84 procedentes del Grado en Maestra/o en Educación Primaria y 40 del Máster de Profesorado de Secundaria de la especialidad de Geografía e Historia) en la última fase de su formación inicial. Para la recogida de la información se optó por un enfoque mixto, ya que el cuestionario combinaba ítems cerrados con preguntas abiertas. La información se analizó a partir de una serie de variables consideradas relevantes como el tipo de recuerdos, la formación disciplinar o la formación pedagógica, entre otras. Los resultados apuntan a un cierto peso de los elementos tradicionales, reforzados por el peso de la memoria individual y colectiva, en el modo de entender la Geografía y la Historia, y a la importancia del dominio disciplinar para poder romper con determinadas herencias que lastran la innovación y la adopción de un modelo crítico de educación.

La lectura y el futuro profesor: una aproximación a sus creencias acerca de la lectura

Con el objetivo de indagar en las creencias de futuros docentes acerca de la lectura, se realizó un análisis de contenido textual de tipo mixto. Participaron 364 docentes en formación de Educación Básica (n = 202) y Educación Parvularia (n = 162) provenientes de nueve universidades chilenas. Los discursos de estos futuros docentes dan cuenta de creencias diversas referentes a la lectura (inter e intrasujetos) que van desde la herramienta hasta la práctica cultural. Contra lo esperado, se constata empí­ricamente un predominio de nociones caracterizadas por un bajo número de facetas y por un énfasis en definiciones desde lo experiencial, independientemente de la carrera y de los años de formación. Así­, la clasificación de creencias, considerando de manera simultánea la riqueza y la especialización, muestra una alta concentración en el tipo experiencial simple, es decir, con baja especialización y baja riqueza (71%), mientras que el tipo especializada compleja (alta especialización y riqueza) solamente alcanza un 11%. Junto con discutir las implicancias de estos hallazgos para la práctica pedagógica y la formación de profesores lectores, se aporta adicionalmente un esquema de análisis para las creencias en torno a la lectura que puede contribuir a nuevos estudios relacionados con este tópico.

Self-Perception and Training Perceptions on Teacher Digital Competence (TDC) in Spanish and French University Students

The purpose of this research is, on the one hand, to analyze the self-perception of future teachers of childhood education and primary education, and those studying for a master’s degree in secondary education teacher training on their Teacher Digital Competence (TDC), as well as the potential influence of gender, country and university institution of origin in their representations. On the other hand, it seeks to analyze the perception of future teachers on the TDC of their university trainers (formative perception). In accordance with these aims, a quantitative methodology of a non-experimental nature and of a prospective cross-sectional ex post facto approach has been used. A total of 428 students from two Spanish universities and from a French university agreed to participate in the research. The results report a positive and differential self-perception by gender of the TDC acquired and unfavorable perceptions of the digital competences of their teachers. These results confirm the need to improve the technological-manipulative and didactic training of university teachers, and to adapt the teaching competences to the demands of the Information and Communication Society (ICS) and to the guidelines of the Common Digital Competence Framework.

La imagen de la Historia Antigua en los futuros docentes de Educación Primaria

En este trabajo se pretende presentar la imagen existente en los futuros docentes de Educación Primaria sobre el periodo de la Historia Antigua. Para ello, se ha pasado al alumnado de 4.ª del Grado de Educación Primaria del Centro de Magisterio Virgen de Europa de La Línea de la Concepción (centro adscrito de la Universidad de Cádiz) un cuestionario con preguntas sobre diferentes culturas, acontecimientos y personajes de la antigüedad. En los resultados y conclusiones se valorará el grado de conocimiento que tiene este alumnado de la Historia Antigua Universal y, más específicamente, sobre la importancia de la zona del Campo de Gibraltar en la antigüedad clásica.

Belief system of future teachers on Education for Sustainable Development in math classes

This paper studied the belief system of future Chilean teachers of Early Childhood Education and Primary Education regarding their competencies to incorporate Education for Sustainable Development (EDS) in the classroom, specifically, in math classes. To this end, a survey was applied to 87 Primary Education preservice teachers and 58 Early Childhood Education preservice teachers, which was analyzed from an interpretative approach. Results are not clear regarding ESD and its scope, despite being valued. In addition, there is a clear need for training in this regard and the potential of mathematical education as a tool to incorporate ESD into the school classroom. It is concluded that ESD-related competencies need to be incorporated in initial and permanent teacher training programs in a transversal way, in our case for Mathematics Education.

Specificity In The Modern Methodological Training Of Future Teachers Of Primary Education In Mathematics

Changing the objectives of the subject teaching of students and requirements for the educational results of their preparation allowed make changes and additions to the existing methodological preparation of students - future teachers of primary education in mathematics.

Social Representations of Flooding of Future Teachers of Primary Education (Social Sciences): A Geographical Approach in the Spanish Mediterranean Region

The risk of flooding is the main natural hazard that affects the European Mediterranean region. This hazard has worsened in recent decades due to the occupation of flood areas and the effects of climate change. Therefore, understanding and gaining a more in-depth knowledge of social representations of flooding is important. In addition, interest in this subject is accentuated in the case of future teachers. This is because it is mandatory to teach this subject in Primary Education (Grades 1–6; Social Sciences subject). The aims of this research are: (1) To explore the instruction about flooding received by future teachers during their school period, and (2) to examine their perception about factors influencing flood risk. Methodologically, a questionnaire was distributed among future teachers of Primary Education (Faculty of Teaching Training, University of Valencia, Spain). The results regarding the respondents’ perception show that only 21.3% of the future teachers received instruction about floods during their school period. With reference to factors that influence floods, they mostly believe that the main factors are climate change and the spatial land management. Furthermore, 51.3% believe that this phenomenon has been increasing over the last few years, and 82.5% think that it rains heavier today.

The Differences across Future Teachers Regarding Attitudes on Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development.

In the search for sustainable development, in which the ecological footprint is carefully considered by consumers and companies, teachers play an important role within a social and economic framework. This role relates to aspects of social responsibility. It should involve knowledge about education for responsible consumption in order to care for the environment both individually and socially. Considering this, the aim of this study is to find out whether there are differences in the level of awareness and the habits of future teachers of Early Childhood and Primary Education regarding sustainable social responsibility. A non-probabilistic sample of 30 Early Childhood Education degree students and 22 Primary Education degree students was used. Semi-structured interviews and an inductive process were conducted to examine the importance of Sustainable Development in society, the relevance of Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development (individual versus corporate), the attitudes and habits relative to Sustainable Development and the education on Sustainable Development in schools: knowledge, attitudes, and proposals. Students agree that they consume excessively. This is everyone’s individual responsibility (as regarded by all participants), although changes could be supported by institutions and companies (Early Childhood education students argue in favour of corporate responsibility). Knowledge deficits were identified in relation to production, distribution, and sale processes. They consider education to be the main factor for sustainability, while society is ranked as the least important, observing an evident disagreement in relation to environmental and economic factors (perception of collective responsibility; Early Childhood versus Primary Education students). Finally, they also outline teaching proposals (active and participatory) to foster education for sustainable development at schools.

Perceptions and Attitudes of Future Primary Education Teachers on Technology and Inclusive Education

The goal of the current research was to explore the perceptions of the students in the last year of a degree in Primary Education towards technology and inclusive education. It employed a mixed method research with a combined use of qualitative and quantitative methods. The research population was comprised of 153 learners, and the quantitative sample consisted of 104 participants and the qualitative one 57. Quantitative data collection was conducted using a validated questionnaire, while the qualitative data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews. On analysing the results, it was emphasized the effectiveness of technology to design and implementation of inclusive practices. However, the results also pointed out the necessity to train students technically as well as pedagogically in the use of technological tools. Moreover, it was highlighted the lack of training in inclusive education and inclusive practices during the degree, training that students considered essential to be ready for their future careers.

Educar para convivir con el riesgo de inundación

En la región mediterránea el principal riesgo natural son las inundaciones. Este se ha agravado en las últimas décadas por el incremento de la exposición del ser humano y se prevé que aumente la peligrosidad según los escenarios de cambio climático. Por este motivo, tratar estos temas en el aula y la formación de maestros/as sobre esta temática debe ser una prioridad tal y como establece el currículo de Educación Primaria (área de Ciencias Sociales). Los objetivos de esta investigación son: 1) Analizar los cono­cimientos que poseen los/as futuros/as maestros/as sobre el riesgo de inundación para desarrollar estos contenidos en el aula; 2) Comprobar la relevancia que los/as futuros/as docentes le conceden a esta problemática socio-ambiental; y 3) Entender qué tipo de formación académica inicial han recibido estos/as alumnos/as para enfrentarse a estos desafíos de la enseñanza durante la Educación Primaria. Metodológicamente se ha realizado una encuesta a modo de estudio de caso a los/as futuros/as maestros/as de Educación Primaria (Facultat de Magisteri, Universidad de Valencia). Los resultados indican que estos tienen: 1) Escasos conocimientos previos en relación con los riesgos de inundación; 2) Una reducida percepción de la importancia del factor vulnerabilidad para mitigar el riesgo; y 3) Escasa información recibida sobre esta temática en su etapa de formación escolar.

Sport and Its Relationship with Oncology in Future Primary Education Teachers

This essay is aimed at analyzing the existing relationships between oncological problems and sport in future primary education teachers. This relationship was validated and confirmed by realizing a factorial analysis using an ad hoc-created Likert scale. To come up to certain conclusions, a non-experimental, descriptive, explanatory and correlational investigation process was carried out. The instrument used to collect the data have been made through Likert scale, which was validated in contents and with an excellent Cronbach’s alpha (0.952). The validity of construct was made with factorial analysis exploratory (KMO (0.722), Bartlett (0.000), determinant (3.266E−23)). Three different samples have been taken from 900 students (years 2017–2018–2019), being 896 subjects for research. Those persons were students from the fourth year of primary education degree at University of Jaen. The Kruskal–Wallis test allows us to keep the null hypothesis and make the P of Pearson. As a conclusion, we emphasize that there is a relationship between oncological problems and sport and future primary teachers should be informed about this relationship, as well as the importance of cancer and bones tumors and their relationship with sport, the media used to train in oncological problems may be less important.

Формирование профессиональной компетентности у будущих педагогов дошкольного и начального общего образования

The changes taking place in the modern world dictate to society new requirements for the training of specialists in the field of teacher education. Training professionals in their field is not an easy task. In order to ensure the professional competence of the future teacher meets the challenges of modern society, it is necessary to provide training at the stage of study at the university. The article discusses the formation of professional competence of future teachers of preschool and primary general education, describes the theoretical aspects of studying the essence of this problem. On the basis of the study, by means of a questionnaire survey, the main components of the successful formation of future professional competence in future teachers of preschool and primary general education are analyzed.

Development and implementation of special seminar “Innovative pedagogical technologies”

Taking into account modern requirements to teacher’s personality in primary education, his knowledge of innovative pedagogical technologies’ essence as well as knowledge of methodology, relevance of the search for ways to improve the content and forms of future primary school teachers’ training has been revealed. One of the solutions to this problem can be introduction of a special seminar aimed at improving the level of innovative and technological competence of future teachers in primary education into the system of vocational training. The purpose of this article is to substantiate the conceptual and methodological significance of a special seminar "Innovative pedagogical technologies" as well as to describe process of diagnosing effectiveness of the developed special seminar. The aim of the research is achieved through the application of such theoretical and empirical methods of scientific knowledge as method of pedagogical diagnostics, methodical system modeling, method of pedagogical forecasting, analysis of results, synthesis of the results of experimental research. Based on the use of these methods, the main theoretical aspects of a special seminar development are presented, the components of its content and structure are reflected and the stages of testing effectiveness of the developed special seminar are described. The scientific novelty of the research is justified by the development of the conceptual foundations and content of the special seminar "Innovative pedagogical technologies", intended for use in the training of future primary school teachers, indicating methodological aspects of its implementation, as well as the development of a diagnostic system to test its effectiveness in the educational process of the University.

Musical expression in the training of future primary education teachers in Galicia

In this article, we present the results of a study about the perceptions of students studying for a degree in primary education about their music-teaching knowledge and their training needs in that area. The study was carried out in three public universities in Galicia (Spain). Using a quantitative methodological approach, a questionnaire was used to collect data from 302 participants. The results indicate some gaps in their practical, theoretical, and teaching knowledge related to musical expression which would have to be addressed through continued training during their professional practice. These gaps could also be considered in the design of teaching plans for teachers’ initial training. Considering that music is part of the primary education curriculum, and most people’s daily lives, careful thought is needed about the elements making up future teachers’ training. The measures which are adopted as a result will determine the use that will be made of music, both academically and as an interdisciplinary teaching resource.

Nomophobia: impact of cell phone use and time to rest among teacher students

Nomophobia is one of the modern pathologies that has been born as a consequence of the impact that portable technologies have had on society and the dependence generated among citizens, especially towards smartphones. This phobia manifests itself and is intensified by the loss of immediate access to information, to the network of contacts, as well as by the impossibility of contacting or being contacted by other people. All this ends up interfering with the development of the person's daily life (physical, physiological, psychological, social problems, among others). Although the research is in an incipient phase, the problem has not been studied with the teaching population, so we present a pioneering study with this group, the main objective being to analyze the prevalence of nomophobia in future teachers of Early Childhood and Primary Education, as well as to check the incidence of rest time in the levels of nomophobia. The study follows a descriptive, correlational, transversal and predictive design and a quantitative methodology. The standardized nomophobia questionnaire NMP-Q was used on a sample of n = 849 future teachers. The results show average levels of nomophobia in most of the variables. However, the higher levels of nervousness, fear or anxiety stand out due to the inability to communicate instantaneously. Also, a higher prevalence of the problem is observed in the sector of the sample that claims to sacrifice rest time due to the use of their mobile phone. Although these numbers are not alarming, we must take into account that in some variables the prevalence is slightly higher, making it necessary to make educational interventions in this regard and to promote education for the responsible and critical use of media and technologies.

APPLYING THE INTEGRATIVE APPROACH IN THE PROCESS OF FORMING FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE


 
 
 The article deals with proving the advantages of multi-subject integrated training. It was defined the importance of taking into account the theoretical and methodological foundations of using an integrative approach in the process of forming future primary education teachers’ foreign language communicative competence. It was determined the specifics of conducting integrated courses, practical classes, including binary ones, in order to implement the professional training of future primary school teachers according to time requirements. The integration principle corresponds to the mental and physiological nature of the individual, through integration of a person-centered approach to training, as the student is able to choose basic knowledge and skills in different subjects and to apply them in practice.