The Perception of Tertiary Institutions Prospective Teachers on the Benefits of Teaching Practice

Authors

  • Hassan Olusola Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Olugbuyi Olusile Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v3i3p42

Keywords:

Teaching practice, Benefits, Content Mastery, Pedagogical Knowledge, Challenges

Abstract

This study assessed the perception of two tertiary institutions prospective teachers’ on the Benefits of Teaching Practice in Ogun State. Survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample of four hundred students was randomly selected for the study. Prospective Teachers Perception on Teaching practice Benefits Questionnaire (PTPTPBQ) with the reliability coefficient of 0.80 was administered on the respondents. Data collected was analyzed using Mean Score, Charts, Percentages and t-test of significance. The study reveals that prospective teachers have low perception on the benefits of teaching practice also, finance and housing were the two major challenges faced by prospective teachers.. It is evident from the findings that there is need for concerted effort by school to orientate prospective teachers on the benefits of teaching practice. Also the major challenges faced by prospective teachers should also be addressed to allow them have good grasp from the benefits of teaching practice.

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01.03.2017

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Olusola, H., & Olusile, O. (2017). The Perception of Tertiary Institutions Prospective Teachers on the Benefits of Teaching Practice. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 3(3), 42-50. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v3i3p42

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