A study of supervision of teaching practicum
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2015
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UMT.Lahore
Abstract
This research study was designed to investigate supervisory practices of teaching practicum and development of a plan for improvement. The mixed research approach was used to complete this research. For the purpose of data collection five universities of Lahore were selected by using Random Sampling technique. One-hundred students–teachers and twenty supervisors, selected by using random sampling technique, took part in this research. Two questionnaires were used to collect data from student teachers and supervisors.Both likert scale item and open ended questions used to collect the data. Data were analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
Findings threw light over the current supervisory practices of teacher practicum needs to be improved by employing various innovations like inculcation of Information Technology, regular and vigorous supervision and proper documentation of student teacher teaching practices.
Practicum has been found beneficial enough for those who are planning to adopt teaching as profession. It has also been found that present practicum exercise can be made better through some changes:
Introduction of IT technology in teachers training program
Regular supervision of student teacher
Proper documentation of their practicum period
Holding reinforcement classes
By acting upon above mentioned suggestions, quality teachers are likely to be produced which, in turn, would be helpful in the promotion of quality education.