Preferred Teaching Research Articles

Self-assessed levels of preparedness, engagement willingness and teaching preferences on antibiotic use of medical and pharmacy students in Romanian universities: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundTo effectively support health professionals in optimizing antibiotic prescribing and dispensing, policymakers need to understand how these professionals are trained, feel prepared and want to be educated. The study aimed to assess the current situation and explore potential improvements in antibiotic use among future health professionals in Romania by: (i) evaluating their self-assessed preparedness on antibiotic-related topics, (ii) understanding their perceptions of their role in antibiotic stewardship, and (iii) gathering their recommendations for optimizing antibiotic use.MethodsA survey of students’ self-assessment of technical preparedness, engagement willingness, expectations, teaching preferences, training received and evolution of situation in Romania. Overall, 41 and 38 questions were asked to medical and pharmacy students respectively. Scores were calculated for preparedness, engagement willingness and teaching preferences to enable various comparisons. Exploratory factor analysis was used to explore the questionnaire construct.ResultsA total of 479 participants completed the survey- 233 medical students from 7 universities and 246 pharmacy students from 4 universities. Median overall preparedness score indicated that most students felt prepared in at least 14 questions (out of 22 for medical students, and 19 for pharmacy students). Engagement scores for medical and pharmacy students were similar (2 and 3 out of 4). Overall, more than half reported that ‘yes, very likely’ they received adequate training to ensure the appropriate use of antibiotics in their professional areas (n = 254, 53.5%). Medical and pharmacy students with low preparedness scores expressed a need for more education. Most of both medical and pharmacy students considered the antibiotic situation in Romania ‘will get worse’ (n = 159, 33.5%).ConclusionsThe study’s findings have important implications for the education and training of future Romanian health professionals and highlight the need for further research on optimal and standardized tools to allow for periodic monitoring and evaluation of progress into preparedness, engagement willingness and teaching preferences on antibiotic use.

Effects of Students' Contact With the English Language and Its Users on Students' Preferences for Global Englishes Language Teaching

Effects of Students' Contact With the English Language and Its Users on Students' Preferences for Global Englishes Language Teaching

58 A hospital paediatrics education curriculum: Quality improvement for inpatient paediatric learner education on CTU

Abstract Background Paediatric learners experience the bulk of their inpatient medicine on the wards. While bedside teaching is invaluable, ward learning can be impacted by seasonal exposure, clinical homogeneity, and volume. Locally our learners requested more formal ward teaching to encourage dialogue around common topics perhaps not encountered on rotation. We queried whether having a database of interactive guideline-based educational experiences would minimize barriers (eg. time, resources) to providing formal inpatient learner education. Objectives We sought to enhance general paediatrics ward teaching by developing a curriculum of guideline-based interactive educational content on common inpatient paediatric topics. Design/Methods This study was conducted at a Canadian tertiary care paediatric hospital with a range of learners (MSI3, MSI4, paediatric residents (R1-R4)) over 12 months. 1) Needs Assessment: We surveyed residents, hospitalist fellows, and CTU physicians regarding a) perceived need for a curriculum, b) content (top 5 CPS guidelines and top 5 non-CPS topics), c) teaching modality, d) need for handouts, and e) curriculum structure. 2) Curriculum generation: Curriculum was developed according to needs assessment results. 3) Quality improvement: Learners were surveyed after each session with four Likert scale questions (5=strongly agree) regarding teaching quality, clinical translatability, enhanced knowledge/understanding, and improved clinical confidence. Results 1) Needs assessment: Needs assessment (N=25) unanimously supported a structured curriculum. Eleven CPS statements and twelve non-CPS guideline-based topics were identified for content. Three preferred teaching formats were highlighted, and handouts were important to 88% of respondents. The curriculum was favoured to be 50-75% standardized. 2) Curriculum generation: We developed a curriculum of 13 topics with different delivery modalities (e.g. case-based powerpoints, whiteboard talks, Jeopardy, simulation). All were guideline-based, interactive, and had fill-in-the-blank learner handouts. The curriculum was standardized with 4/6 CTU teaching sessions per block being derived from the curriculum bank, and the remainder being at educator discretion (e.g. curriculum bank, interesting case). 3) Quality improvement: Likert scales (5=strongly agree) were positive from all learners (MSI3-R4; N=52), with scores of 4.9+/-0.2 for teaching quality, translatability to practice, and improved understanding, and 4.8+/-0.3 for improved clinical confidence. Conclusion Here we present an interactive and guideline-based paediatric inpatient learner education curriculum whose development, from content to delivery modality, was directed by community needs. We are now seeking funding to prepare for national distribution (e.g. peer-review, licensure), and intend to publish on platform where the curriculum would be downloadable for use by all educators (i.e. senior residents, staff).

My ideal teacher: the Gen Z’s choice

This study explored the Gen Z’s ideal teacher. The research employed an explanatory sequential mixed method. The intent of the transformative mixed methods design, to seek reality from their preferred teaching styles, on how do they perceived an ideal teacher, and on how can teachers meet their expectations. The findings revealed that the most preferred teaching styles and most effective way in teaching these students is experiential learning. In addition, as perceived by the Gen Z students, an ideal teacher should have positive values and they must be emotionally supportive and technologically literate. Furthermore, it was unveiled that a teacher must imposes skill enhancement, be conscious of today’s trend, adapt to the digital revolution and have an awareness of individual differences and needs to meet the Gen Z expectations. This also provides information and serves as a guide on how teachers meet the Gen Z expectations based on the overall data gathered from the respondents. Through this, an instructional input was crafted containing the different teaching styles that the student prefers and the different activities that can help teachers accommodate the said teaching styles.

PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ABOUT DIDECTIC TEACHING AMONG PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES

Didactic teaching remains the dominant pedagogical approach in many educational institutions worldwide, including Pakistan. This study aimed to assess and compare the perceptions of students and teachers regarding didactic teaching in public and private colleges in Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from January to July 2024, involving 152 participants (95 students and 57 teachers) from public and private colleges in Lahore. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected through a structured, pre-tested questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, perceptions of didactic teaching, and preferences for interactive teaching methods. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Chi-square and t-tests were employed to compare perceptions between groups, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The majority of teachers (68.4%) favored didactic teaching, particularly for syllabus coverage in limited timeframes. In contrast, only 42.1% of students found didactic teaching effective, with significant differences between public (54%) and private (36.4%) college students (p < 0.05). Furthermore, 70.5% of students preferred interactive teaching methods such as group discussions and problem-solving activities, compared to 36.8% of teachers (p < 0.05). Private college participants, both students and teachers, showed a higher preference for interactive methods compared to their public counterparts (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study highlights a significant divide between students' and teachers' perceptions of didactic teaching in public and private colleges. While teachers, particularly in public colleges, defend didactic teaching as efficient, students, especially in private colleges, express a clear preference for interactive methods. These findings suggest the need for reforms in Pakistan’s higher education system to integrate more interactive teaching approaches while maintaining the efficiency of didactic methods, especially in public institutions.

Exploring the Impact of MBTI Personality Types on Teaching Methods

The importance of personality traits impacting teaching practices is comprehending how teachers at different educational system levels treat learners, develop curricula, adopt applications and technologies, and give feedback. This research studies the influence of the correlation between the MBTI personality types of educators in the University of Swat and their teaching preferences, in addition to identifying educators’ learning style preferences connected to organized and flexible lesson planning, and active and reflective teaching. Under a quantitative research design approach, a structured questionnaire was completed by 50 teachers and associated staff. MBTI was used to determine participants' personality types with the researcher having established a Teaching Preferences Questionnaire to determine the participants’ perception about various teaching and learning styles. The feedback provided was made using a 5-point Likert scale and data analysis was done using SPSS version 27.0. To test the correlation between the various teaching preferences and the MBTI personality types, a set of statistical tools which included independent T-tests, ANOVA, Chi-Square tests, logistic regression, and Pearson correlation test were employed. This study revealed a significant relationship between personality traits and teaching behaviors. Teachers with relatively greater levels of feeling-oriented and intuitive characteristics were observed to adopt a dynamic approach to teaching which involved students incorporated concepts such as teaching involving students and had greater empathy and concern towards students. It was also found that students with certain personality types are more willing to adopt different technologies for enhancing the processes of teaching and learning. The study reveals a profound influence of the personality traits formulated by the MBTI on the choices of educators in teaching and the real methods applied. More specifically, the features of being feeling-oriented, intuitive, and judging predetermine the outlook on approaches to Active Teaching, structured lesson planning, application of technology in the learning process, and feedback methods.

Evaluation Of Medical Registrar Confidence In Approach To Acute Stroke And Experience Of Stroke Teaching

Abstract Background The American Heart Association scientific statement (2022) addressing inpatient stroke recommends the delivery of stroke-response training to all hospital staff. While performing a service evaluation on in-patient stroke metrics, we explored the self-perceived confidence levels of medical registrars at this hospital, and whether formal on-site teaching was received. We explored various components including awareness of local stroke protocol and teaching pedagogy. Methods Using Google Forms, a survey was sent to all medical registrars in our hospital. A 5-point Likert scale was used to assess the confidence levels of various topics. Results The response-rate was 63% (N=12). Fifty percent (N=6) of participants were on Higher Training Schemes while the remaining 50% (N=6) occupied standalone appointments. Most respondents (83%, N=10) reported experience managing an acute stroke as a registrar. Forty-two percent (N=5) of registrars ‘strongly agreed’ they were confident in assessment of acute stroke, with 50% (N=6) ‘agreeing’, and one respondent remaining ‘neutral’ (N=1). Some registrars were unfamiliar with local stroke protocol (23%, N=3). Half of respondents (50%, N=6) reported no formal teaching on acute stroke. Fifty percent (N=6) of registrars reported that most teaching occurred primarily on ward rounds, with 42% (N=5) reported teaching through lectures. The vast majority (83%, N=10) selected simulation as their preferred teaching method. Conclusion While our medical registrars were confident in their ability to assess and manage acute stroke, significant improvements can be made to ensure formal teaching is prioritized. As stroke protocol can change from site-to-site, it is crucial to define expectations and standards for registrars to ensure timely care for patients. There is a clear preference for simulation as a teaching pedagogy, hence we plan on introducing a formal stroke simulation curriculum. Stroke response is a multidisciplinary effort, hence future research directions include exploring stroke training in nurses, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals.

Global cross-sectional student survey on AI in medical, dental, and veterinary education and practice at 192 faculties

BackgroundThe successful integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare depends on the global perspectives of all stakeholders. This study aims to answer the research question: What are the attitudes of medical, dental, and veterinary students towards AI in education and practice, and what are the regional differences in these perceptions?MethodsAn anonymous online survey was developed based on a literature review and expert panel discussions. The survey assessed students' AI knowledge, attitudes towards AI in healthcare, current state of AI education, and preferences for AI teaching. It consisted of 16 multiple-choice items, eight demographic queries, and one free-field comment section. Medical, dental, and veterinary students from various countries were invited to participate via faculty newsletters and courses. The survey measured technological literacy, AI knowledge, current state of AI education, preferences for AI teaching, and attitudes towards AI in healthcare using Likert scales. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney U-test, Kruskal–Wallis test, and Dunn-Bonferroni post hoc test.ResultsThe survey included 4313 medical, 205 dentistry, and 78 veterinary students from 192 faculties and 48 countries. Most participants were from Europe (51.1%), followed by North/South America (23.3%) and Asia (21.3%). Students reported positive attitudes towards AI in healthcare (median: 4, IQR: 3–4) and a desire for more AI teaching (median: 4, IQR: 4–5). However, they had limited AI knowledge (median: 2, IQR: 2–2), lack of AI courses (76.3%), and felt unprepared to use AI in their careers (median: 2, IQR: 1–3). Subgroup analyses revealed significant differences between the Global North and South (r = 0.025 to 0.185, all P < .001) and across continents (r = 0.301 to 0.531, all P < .001), with generally small effect sizes.ConclusionsThis large-scale international survey highlights medical, dental, and veterinary students' positive perceptions of AI in healthcare, their strong desire for AI education, and the current lack of AI teaching in medical curricula worldwide. The study identifies a need for integrating AI education into medical curricula, considering regional differences in perceptions and educational needs.Trial registrationNot applicable (no clinical trial).

Undergraduate rheumatology teaching in the UK: a survey of current practice by teachers and students.

The last major UK survey of medical undergraduate rheumatology teaching was 25 years ago. This study aimed to describe current teaching practice, the perceptions of teachers and students and their engagement with Versus Arthritis teaching resources and future challenges and opportunities. Electronic surveys were distributed by e-mail and/or social media to relevant teachers and students identified within all 37 UK medical schools. A total of 34/37 (91%) teacher and 30/37 (81%) student surveys were returned. Compared with the last survey, the proportion of schools delivering rheumatology-identifiable teaching has fallen from 100% to 86% and the mean number of teaching days from 30 to 10. Rheumatology teaching is now more dispersed throughout the curriculum. Students preferred active learning methods such as simulation and expert patient teaching, while teachers preferred small-group teaching, online learning and lectures. The Versus Arthritis resources appeared underutilized by students but were considered useful. Most students thought rheumatology careers were not promoted within their medical school. A decrease in dedicated rheumatology teaching time was noted since the last survey 25 years ago. Greater promotion of rheumatology as a speciality and future career is required to maintain its professional identity and prevent marginalization.

Post-elicitation Wait Time in the Japanese University English as a Foreign Language Classroom

This study investigates the average wait time (WT) – how long a teacher waits following an elicitation – and its relationship with student response length (RL) within Japanese university English as a foreign language classes. It also discusses the perspectives of members of this community towards questioning and WT. Previous studies correlate longer WTs with longer responses but none have been conducted in Japan, and very little in second language (L2) classrooms. Data were collected from observing classes and interviewing teachers and students at a medium-ranked private university. The average WT was around 1.5 seconds and no correlation between WT and RL was found. Various factors which may limit the direct effect of WT on RL were identified, including L2 target language limitations and preferred teaching techniques. Although teachers saw potential for longer responses, they did not believe that WT would increase participation or encourage student–student discourse. Students generally agreed, although they expressed a desire for more open-ended questions requiring longer answers. Like prior studies, the average WT was higher than in first language research. While the lack of correlation between WT and RL differed from prior research, the complexity of WT as a classroom variable is further highlighted.

Teacher-Coaches in an Australian Regional Independent School: An Exploratory Case Study

Grounded in role socialization theory, we examined the perceptions of teacher-coaches at an Australian independent, regional school regarding the challenges and opportunities associated with performing this dual role. This interpretivist exploratory case study was conducted with 10 teacher-coaches of various backgrounds and experience levels. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and analyzed using a data-driven reflexive thematic analysis. Three themes were identified: (a) teacher-coaches preferred teaching over coaching, and a mismatch existed between administrators’ position and teacher-coaches’ perceptions of school practice; (b) participants identified enhanced relationships with students and career enhancement as opportunities in performing the dual roles; and (c) perceived challenges included time pressures, insufficient coaching preparation, and development opportunities. Findings highlight the complexities in successfully navigating the dual role in this context. Consideration of role preferences, challenges and opportunities, and localized coaching supports may help optimize teacher-coach, student, and school outcomes.

Alignment Between Student Learning Needs and Classroom Learning Models: Case Study

This research aims to identify the learning needs of students at SMP Muhamadiyah 3 Depok and the main concern of researcher is analyze the alignment between student learning needs and the learning model applied by teachers. Knowing students' learning needs and using appropriate learning models in the classroom is very important in supporting students to achieve learning objectives. The method used in this research is case study. The data were collected by interview and observation. The structure interview distributed to six students from two different VIII classes in the 2023/2024 academic year students and two teachers. Data analysis techniques in this study used narrative analysis. The findings of this research shows that that students' English language skills are still at A1 or Pre-A1 level and face problems such as regular and irregular verbs, spelling, pronunciation, lack of vocabulary, self-confidence speaking in English, limited learning resources, and lack of motivation in learning English. Furthermore, regarding to their learning needs, they wanted more practical learning in English such as speaking English, prefer teaching materials related to fiction and storytelling, and prefer to learn using a combination of learning media such as pictures and videos rather than just using books and worksheets. While, the implementation of the learning model, in this case, did not align with the students' needs, and the teacher still used the lecture method and teacher centers which made students less motivated and contributed during the learning process. Therefore, based on the research findings, it is recommended that teachers have a good understanding of what students need in their learning so the teacher can implement the appropriate model learning that facilitates their learning and able to achieve the learning objectives.

Infection preventionists’ current and preferred training strategies and tools

Educating healthcare staff on infection prevention and control (IPC) is an essential role of infection preventionists (IPs), but the COVID-19 pandemic diverted resources away from IPC education. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology members were invited to complete an online survey from spring 2023 to assess current and preferred approaches and tools for training healthcare personnel on IPC. Vendors, retirees, APIC staff, or those not working in healthcare or public health were excluded. In all, 2,432 IPs participated. IPs were more likely to report engaging in impromptu healthcare worker training (ie, just-in-time teaching and team huddles) versus planned educational activities (ie, learning modules, formal presentations, train-the-trainer, or simulation; Kruskal-Wallis=288, P<.001). IPs' top preferred teaching methodologies included simulation or interactive activity, and their lowest preferred approach was independent learning modules. IPC training apps were frequently requested technology. IPs ranked simulation as their top preferred teaching method; however, simulation was one of the least frequently used approaches. IP education should include strategies for delivering effective impromptu training and how to develop and implement interactive simulation-based education. The expressed needs and preferences of IPs should be considered when developing IPC-related teaching and training tools.

Analysing student satisfaction with teaching strategies in vocational education

PurposePedagogical and digital innovation in vocational education training (VET) is scarce as well as research on the subject. The pandemic may have prompted a modernization of VET that needs to be examined with a focus on the main subjects: the students. The purpose of this paper is to analyse students' perspectives on henceforth VET pedagogies. We aim to investigate students' perspectives and satisfaction regarding the didactic strategies and teaching modalities they experience to inform further trends in VET.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative and cross-sectional study was conducted, gathering the views of 460 Catalan VET students through a questionnaire. Data were analysed descriptively and applying the generalised linear model (GLM) mediation model to address the specific aims detailed below.FindingsThe findings show that the most frequent and preferred teaching strategies are lecturing and active learning, while situated learning is found to be less frequent and preferred. Face-to-face is the preferred teaching mode for all teaching strategies. The internship modality does not affect students' satisfaction with teaching strategies, while the professional brunch does.Research limitations/implicationsThe limited responses gathered and the impact of the pandemic on the students' views limit the widespread applicability of the results. Future work must collect data from a broader sample and within a context of normality to determine current pedagogies and the use of digital technologies in VET.Originality/valueLiterature on VET pedagogies is scarce, and little is known about the predictable boost that the pandemic gave to the digitalisation and pedagogical modernisation of VET. Our study sheds light on the shift towards combined teaching strategies with a particular focus on active learning.

A Conjoint Analysis of Student Preferences for Teaching and Learning Process

Assessments carried out by education quality monitoring institutions often ignore student assessments, the results of which are not relevant to what students need. Therefore, the assessment of the teaching and learning process must be carried out transparently and accountable by involving students in the assessment of teaching and learning process. Actions like this are nothing more than an effort to adapt the teaching and learning process to student needs. This descriptive research aims to explain students' preferences for the quality of teaching and learning. A total of 65 prospective biology teachers were respondents, consisting of 17 students in 1st semester, 23 (3rd semester), 7 (5th semester), and 18 (7th semester). From the results obtained, our respondents consider that increasing competence is the most essential attribute or factor related to the teaching and learning process, with an important value percentage of 21.931. Then, teaching organizations (19.901) and learning opportunities (19.662). We use this information regarding student preferences as a guide to improving the teaching and learning process in the future while still correcting several existing deficiencies, such as involving active student participation and providing maximum academic assistance, as well as allowing students to develop their thinking abilities.

Identified Needs in Pediatric Education for Emergency Medicine Physicians: A Qualitative Analysis.

General emergency medicine (EM) physicians provide most pediatric emergency care in the United States, yet EM physicians feel underprepared to manage pediatric emergencies. Pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) education during EM residency is variable, and learner preferences regarding educational experiences have not been widely explored through a qualitative lens. We aimed to better describe EM physicians' PEM educational needs and preferred teaching methods. In 2021, as part of a survey querying senior EM residents and recent graduates from 8 diverse EM programs regarding perceived preparedness for PEM emergencies, educational needs and content delivery methods were assessed using 2 free-text questions. Qualitative analysis included deidentification and iterative coding of the data with double coding of 100% of the comments. We performed conventional content analysis of responses to identify emerging themes. The overall response rate for the survey was 53% (N = 129 out of 242 eligible participants) with 84 distinct free-text responses. Major themes included: 1) desire for education regarding neonates, infants, and critically ill children, especially airway management and 2) need for help translating lessons from PEM rotations to community EM practice. Respondents desired more autonomy during training. Their preferred PEM educational modality was simulation, and they appreciated online clinical pathways for just-in-time decision support. This qualitative study of EM physicians proximal to training adds to a prior needs assessment by describing in detail desired pediatric content and preferred delivery. The findings can be used to better inform the development of PEM curricula for this group of EM physicians.

Hybrid teaching after COVID-19: advantages, challenges and optimization strategies

BackgroundIn the post-pandemic era of higher education, hybrid teaching has emerged as a prevalent approach and is anticipated to persist as a defining trend in the future teaching reforms worldwide. However, despite its widespread adoption, certain limitations have become apparent. The objective of this study is to identify the genuine factors that impact students’ performance, explore strategies that teachers can employ to enhance their teaching effectiveness and enhance students’ academic self-efficacy.MethodsThe study was performed among undergraduate medical students enrolled in Physiology course at Harbin Medical University in 2020 and 2022. Since 2020, influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, a hybrid teaching method based on an established offline teaching model called BOPPPS was implemented. A questionnaire was performed in both 2020 and 2022 to evaluate students’ satisfaction and efficiency of our hybrid teaching. A comparison was also carried out on the final examination scores of students majoring in Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy across the years 2020 to 2022.ResultsThe final examination scores of students in 2022 were significantly lower than those in 2020 and 2021 both in Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy majors. There was also a decrease of the score in students of Clinical Pharmacy in 2021 compared to 2020. The questionnaire indicated that over half (52.0%) of the students in 2022 preferred offline teaching method, in contrast to 39.1% in 2020. There were obvious changes in students from 2020 to 2022 about the disadvantages of hybrid teaching, the improvement of students’ learning ability and the duration of students’ autonomous learning. Through cross statistical analysis, online learning styles, learning ability improvement and students’ learning burden have been identified as the primary factors influencing their preference for future teaching method.ConclusionsHybrid teaching is still a necessary trend in the future teaching reform base on its multiple advantages. However, in order to improve the teaching outcomes and foster students’ participation and learning initiatives, it is imperative to undertake additional reforms in the future teaching process.

English Major Students' Preference Towards the Language Teaching Methods Used by English Language Instructors at Hebron University

Teaching methods have an impact on the learning process and it may or may not be useful for the students. This study explores the preferred teaching methods of English language used by English language instructors among a sample of English major students from Hebron university in Hebron, Palestine. 100 participants took part in this study. They are between 18 and 28 years old. Regarding their gender, eighty-four are females and sixteen are males from different levels of study. The study employed a quantitative research methodology. The researchers used a 15-item questionnaire to gather data. SPSS was used to analyze the data. Finding shows that the students prefer using communicative activities (Mean=3.34) and using technology (Mean=3.29) in the teaching process. The researchers concluded with a number of recommendations. The teachers should make a combination of teaching methods and techniques. Thus, the method will be successful, more effective and makes the teaching process efficient. In general, the results of the study may help instructors to become more professional and this is going to be reflected in their students' performance.

Your Way AI Way: Let’s Meet Half-Way: Paradigm Shift in TEFL

With the use of modern technological advancements nowadays, a drastic shift can be clearly noticeable in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) approaches. This change can be attributed to various factors related to the way learners adopt different strategies to attain learning and the way tutors adopt different approaches to develop the teaching/learning processes. This research study investigates the differences between lesson plans developed by Arab Open University (AOU) student-teachers in the light of their own preferred teaching styles and the ones produced by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The study investigates the impact of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) on targeted student-teachers’ performance in enhancing the developed lesson plans. The data has been collected from reviews of literature, the teaching styles inventory, and the in-class presentations of AOU student-teachers’ lesson plans. The analysis of the lesson plans developed by AOU student-teachers, and the ones created by AI app (ChatGPT) has resulted in concluding that nearly all the artificially created lesson plans lack human factor and interactive practices that meet the learners’ natural characteristic as being sociable, active, and curious. The researchers are suggesting a midway strategy that aims to aid AOU student-teachers in developing effective lesson plans by integrating the learned TEFL teaching methods with AI tools such as ChatGPT.

The Relationship between Philosophical Tendencies and Teaching Style Preferences of Physical Education Teacher Candidates

The teaching methods employed by teachers are interconnected with their educational philosophy tendencies. Determining teacher candidates' teaching style preferences and philosophical orientations toward education, as well as studying their relationship, might provide insights about the classroom environment they will establish when they begin their teaching career in the future. To examine this connection, this study aimed to compare the educational philosophy tendencies of PE teacher candidates, their preferred teaching styles, and their value perceptions of styles based on gender and grade levels and to determine if there is a relationship between philosophical tendencies and teaching style preferences. The research included 242 PE teacher candidates. The study utilized the "Physical Education Teachers' Use of Teaching Styles and Perceptions of Styles Questionnaire" and "Educational Philosophy Tendencies Scale" for data collection. The data was analyzed using independent samples t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation analysis. The research results revealed that among the educational philosophy tendencies of PE teacher candidates, there was only a difference in the essentialist philosophy of education according to gender, and there was no difference according to grade level. However, it was observed that the teaching style preferences of PE teacher candidates did not differ according to gender and grade level. The study revealed a correlation between the preferred teaching styles, the value perceptions of these styles, and the educational philosophy approaches of teacher candidates.