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Journal of Education and Development in the Caribbean

Teaching Strategies Used by Teacher Educators and their Influence on Beginning Teachers' Practice

Pages: 
70-96
Publication Date: 
December 2007
Issue: 
Abstract: 

This study investigated the expectations of beginnings teachers concerning their instruction, the teaching strategies used by teacher educators and how these strategies influence those which beginning teachers use in their classrooms. The findings revealed that the expectations and needs of beginning teachers are not considered in the programme they are offered. Teacher educators and others decide on the trainees' needs, the curriculum, learning strategies, assessment strategies and the resources to be used. As a result trainees and new teachers do not feel that their training meets their needs. Additionally the traditional behavioural approach to learning is the primary paradigm demonstrated in college classrooms and these are modeled in beginning teachers' classrooms.

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