Teacher Education: Analysis The Views Of Preservice Teachers Towards The Role Of B.Ed. Practicum On Their Professional Development

Abstract

The present study aims to determine “Teacher Education: Analysis the views of preservice teachers towards the role of B.Ed. practicum on their professional development”. Total 609 B.Ed. preservice teachers who attended B.Ed. practicum and enrolled in seven educational institutions of Multan were population. Sample size was 311 B.Ed. preservice teachers who attended B.Ed. practicum were randomly selected from total population. Questionnaire was the tool used in the study to collect data. Software (SPSS) was used for data analysis Frequency, Mean, SD, Ranking, t-Test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation and Principal Component Anal[1]ysis were analyzed. Result showed that B.Ed. practicum played very effective role on preservice teachers professional development. It improved their academic skills, teaching skills and personal skills. Result also showed that preservice teachers faced different personal problems, classroom problems and school related problems during B.Ed. practicum. Results of study suggested that create a website where all information regarding the B.Ed. practicum can be found. Training school should be made according to the choice of preservice teachers and provide them transportation facilities.