Search results for: Teaching experience

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Teachers' Experiences and Perceptions of Primary EFL in Norway and the Netherlands: A Comparative Study
Authors: Drew Ion, Oostdam Ron, Van Toorenburg Han
In this article, the authors compare the primary teaching of English in Norway and the Netherlands, utilizing surveys. Among the issues considered were: starting age, hours of instruction, teacher competence, teacher priorities, the use of the target language for instruction, and materials used. The study placed special emphasis on the transition from primary to secondary level.
Published: 2007
Updated: Jan. 22, 2008
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Becoming a student teacher: core features of the experience
Authors: Malderez Angi, Hobson Andrew J., Tracey Louise, Kerr Kirstin
The article describes a longitudinal study regarding the experience of beginning teachers in England. The study set out to explore the students' motivations for deciding on teacher education programs, their preconceptions and expectations of teaching, and their early experiences as student teachers. The findings suggest that the core features of the experience relate to teacher identity, role of relationships, the notion of relevance, and the central presence of emotion.
Published: 2007
Updated: Jan. 14, 2008