Abstract
Quality field experience is crucial for shaping effective teachers. However, little research investigates pre-service teachers’ and instructors’ perspectives in the UAE. This study explores their perceptions using mixed methods and Danielson’s teaching quality framework. 113 pre-service teachers and 13 instructors provided positive overall feedback on the field experience program. However, some areas requiring improvement emerged. The study identifies and discusses these drawbacks, offering suggestions for rectification. Recommendations for optimizing field experience in the UAE are provided, aiming to train world-class teachers. These findings can assist policymakers in implementing programs to strengthen pre-service teacher preparation and contribute to achieving the UAE’s education goals outlined in Vision 2030.
Presenters
Fatima Al MohsenInstructor, College of Humanities and Social Sceinces, Zayed Univeristy, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Educational Organization and Leadership
KEYWORDS
FIELD, EXPERIENCE, TEACHER, PREPARATION, HIGHER, EDUCATION
