Effectiveness of Practicum Component of B.Ed. Program at University of Education Lahore, Pakistan
Journal Title: Educational Research International - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of B.Ed. practicum in different campuses of University of Education (UE), Lahore. Seven components of practicum were identified by reviewing related literature. The population of study consisted of all students enrolled in B.Ed. (elementary) program session 2012-13.Asample of 200 students were selected randomly from four campuses of UE. A validated questionnaire (Cronbach alpha) consisting of 35 questions were used to collect data. Data was analyzed through SPSS and results were presented in tabular form. Frequencies were run to see the practices of training/orientation, lesson planning; role of supervisor, school related issues, school and classroom management, teaching methods, role of corporative /mentor teachers in practicum. Major findings showed that training and orientation of teaching practice was weak in all campuses of UE. Lessoning planning and role of supervisor were found strong and effective areas of practicum. Students were using different teaching methods successfully. The university has no lab schools for practicum. Schools were found to be less cooperative. No significant difference was found in the effectiveness level of practicum in different campuses of UE. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made.
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Samra Bashir, Misbah Malik, Ghulam Fatima, Saima Bashir
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