Policy Changes in Brunei Teacher Education: Implications for the Selection of Trainee Teachers |
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| Authors: | Lawrence Mundia |
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| Institution: | Psychological Studies and Human Development Academic Group , Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, University of Brunei Darussalam , Jalan Tungku Link , Gadong , Brunei Darussalam |
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| Abstract: | To improve quality, teacher education programs in Brunei were recently eliminated at the undergraduate level and changed to master of teaching degree courses. Prospective teachers are required to obtain content-rich initial degrees prior to applying for teacher training. This study argues that the high entry qualification to teaching may, in itself, not guarantee teacher effectiveness. This study was to determine if those in teacher training were good candidates for long and effective teaching careers. |
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| Keywords: | higher education preservice teachers school psychology/student counseling teacher education/certification teacher trainee teaching career |
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