Teaching Practice Demystified: A Handbook for Student Teachers

Authors

Rubai Mandela
Paul Musyoki Mwangi

Synopsis

This book is an excellent resource for university and college students preparing for or engaged in teaching practice in schools. It is well organized and comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics, such as planning for teaching practice, logistics, supervision, student teachers’ conduct and behavior and professional documents among others. The authors present practical strategies and techniques that can help in preparation of a holistic school teacher, making it a valuable tool for student-teachers on teaching practice [Dr. Suleiman Mwangi; Dean, School of Education and Social Sciences, St. Paul’s University, Kenya].

Nature or nurture? Are teachers born or made? This handbook demystifies the requirements and qualities expected of a teacher in the light of nature-nurture debate. A lot of emphasis is placed on teaching practice preparation, professionalism and mentorship. The question of ICT integration in pedagogy, a contemporary issue in regard to the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), has been well addressed. The authors are well experienced in teaching practice involving both 8-4-4 system context and CBC. This text is an excellent reference point which all teachers and student teachers going for job shadowing and TP will find a useful guide [Dr. Caroline Mutwiri; Director, Center for Teacher Professional Development and Excellence, Kenyatta University, Kenya].

This book provides exposition on the fundamentals of teaching practice (TP) and best practices that serve as blueprints for pre-service teachers. It will serve as a guide towards effective TP that can both promote pre-service motivation and professional readiness to teach. It is a must-read for pre-service teachers and field practicum mentors on how to achieve effective and impactful supported teaching in school (STS) prior to actual professional practice. I strongly recommend this scholarly and practical handbook for all stakeholders in TP [Dr. Brandford Bervell; Deputy Director, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), University of Cape Coast, Ghana].

Utafiti Academic Press

Published

2023

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