Exploring the role of an IBT-based Informal teaching practice at an edutainment centre on pre-service English language teachers
Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education, cilt.8, sa.1, 2023 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1186/s40862-022-00178-x
- Dergi Adı: Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Informal teaching practice, Edutainment center, Pre-service English language teachers, Inquiry-based teaching
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The field experience in teacher education programs is limited to the formal teaching at assigned schools. However, there is a need for opportunities for pre-service teachers to practice teaching in other learning contexts. This multiple instrumental case study explored the role of an Inquiry-based Teaching-based informal teaching practice at an edutainment center on a group of 23 pre-service English language teachers. The data were collected through one-on-one semi-structured interviews, retrospective reflection papers and focus group interview. Findings showed that pre-service English language teachers gained valuable insights into different ways of managing the classroom and sustaining interaction with children. Furthermore, they increased their teacher awareness and became more autonomous teachers. The findings of this study have implications for teacher education program designers and teacher educators seeking to enhance the field experience of pre-service teachers.