What is it about?
This study explores what undergraduate education students in Southeast Turkey think about the connection between teaching, research, and practice in their university programs. It examines whether their views vary based on factors like their study focus, academic year, grades, or gender. The research also proposes a new framework to better balance teaching, research, and practice in undergraduate education programs.
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Why is it important?
Understanding how future educators perceive and expect the balance of teaching, research, and practice can help universities improve the way they train teachers. The findings reveal gaps between what students experience and what they hope for, especially in research and hands-on practice. Addressing this gap can lead to better learning experiences and more effective teacher training programs.
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As researchers and educators, we wanted to better understand what future teachers really expect from their university experience, beyond just lectures. Listening to students in Southeast Turkey gave us fresh insights into how they perceive and prioritize the roles of teaching, research, and practice in their education. Their voices helped us design a flexible framework that could guide universities in creating more balanced and engaging undergraduate programs. While our study focused on one region, we hope it inspires broader conversations about improving teacher education everywhere.
Dr. Yelena Smirnova
University of Barcelona
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This page is a summary of: The nexus of teaching, research and practice: perceptions and expectations of undergraduate education students in Southeast Turkey, Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, November 2020, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/jarhe-06-2020-0164.
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