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标题：An Investigation on the Contribution of One-On-One Coaching to Professional Development in School Experience Course
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作者：Nevzat Y...T Nedim ALEV
期刊名称：Necatibey Faculty of Education, Electronic Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
印刷版ISSN：1307-6086
出版年度：2007
卷号：1
期号：1
页码：90-90
出版社：Necatibey Faculty of Education
摘要：The aim of this study is to determine the contribution of small-group coaching to the course ¡®School Experience II¡¯ with regard to prospective teachers¡¯ professional development. In this case study consisted of four prospective teachers, a small group coaching was carried out in addition to the theoretic courses at the faculty. In this sense, they were asked to respond about ¡°what they have done¡¯, ¡®which obstacles they have faced, if ever¡± and ¡®what they have learned¡¯, and the process was controlled throughout the course. The findings of the research indicated that prospective teachers developed their knowledge and skills through activities they performed, and also the coaching processes contributed to their affective learning. In terms of prospective teachers¡¯ professional development, the level of students, time and physical requirements was considered in addition to the implementations of the activities. Also, it can be implicated that the effective factors are applicant teachers, the evaluation system administered to students and physical environment in order to cope with the problems faced during practice process. Thus, it was suggested that lecturers at faculties should carry out small group coaching, even one-on-one coaching if necessary.
关键词：school experience, prospective teachers, professional development.