Digital Dreams, Negative Associations: What Are Students of Teaching Afraid of?

Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing negative emotions associated with the perceptions of the future of students of teaching for primary education. Participants were asked to create a drawing representing their vision of the future and subsequently describe in a commentary what they are afraid of in the future. The collected data are analyzed using thematic analysis to identify the themes students feared. The research sample consisted of 50 students of teaching for primary education. The study’s findings provide insight into negative emotions related to the future, particularly in the context of using digital technologies and anticipating the future development of the world, which can be valuable for shaping programs on how to prepare future teachers for tomorrow’s schools.

Presenters

Lucie Brabcová
Student, Mgr., University of Hradec Králové, Královéhradecký kraj, Czech Republic

Jana Marie Havigerová
Associate Professor, Department of Primary, Pre-Primary and Special Education, University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic

Pavlína Bulušková
Student, Mgr., University of Hradec Kralove, Královéhradecký kraj, Czech Republic

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

Learning in Higher Education

KEYWORDS

Future Perceptions, Digital Technologies, Negative Emotions, Students, Primary Education