A Study on the Effectiveness of Peer Microteaching in a Teacher Education Program

Sen A. İ.

EGITIM VE BILIM-EDUCATION AND SCIENCE, vol.34, no.151, pp.165-174, 2009 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 151
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: EGITIM VE BILIM-EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.165-174
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This is a qualitative study conducted with 39 prospective teachers during the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 academic years. The views and suggestions of the prospective teachers on the effectiveness of peer microteaching method were collected through face-to-face interviews. Prospective teachers stated that during the peer microteaching practices, their self-confidence improved, they found the chance to observe themselves while gaining experience. Finally, the participants concluded that practice helped reduce level of the first-time teaching anxiety.