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In this study the authors report two studies on the testing of a scenario-based learning (SBL) activity delivered to 191 preservice teachers in the UK and Australia.
SBL uses interactive classroom scenarios to enhance the self-efficacy and classroom readiness of preservice teachers.
Findings from Study 1 indicated that participants found the activity engaging and useful, with increased self-efficacy and preparedness for teaching placements.
Findings from Study 2 revealed that most participants reported higher levels of placement self-efficacy and preparedness.
There was a statistically significant intervention effect on emotional classroom readiness, but not on teaching self-efficacy, motivational classroom readiness, or cognitive classroom readiness.
Published: 2021
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022
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This qualitative study sought to understand the reasoning of pre-service teachers through think-aloud interviews with teacher education students at the beginning of their postgraduate degree (six elementary and six secondary).
Interviews focused on contextualised and challenging teaching scenarios with a range of response options previously confirmed through the use of situational judgement test (SJT) methodology.
The authors’ three-step analysis revealed seven concepts that highlighted the motivations and beliefs underlying the reasoning of pre-service teachers.
Practical implications include professional development around decision-making during teacher education programs.
Future research will explore the use of SJTs in developing key non-academic attributes for effective teaching.
Published: 2019
Updated: Aug. 07, 2020