Development and Validation of a Scale to Explore Pre-Service Teachers’ Sense of Preparedness, Engagement and Self-Efficacy in Classroom Teaching

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Raising the quality of initial teacher education supports broader school-system improvement. Australia uses the National Framework for Professional Standards for Teaching to guide accreditation, yet institutions must also conduct ongoing assessments to understand the preparation quality pre-service teachers receive and how well prepared they feel to enter teaching. The study develops and validates a scale measuring perceptions of preparedness to teach, engagement with the profession, and self-efficacy, proposing a model linking these variables.

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FAQs

What is the purpose of developing this scale?

To measure pre-service teachers’ perceptions of preparedness to teach, readiness to engage with the teaching profession, and self-efficacy in teaching, and to propose a model describing relationships among these variables.

Which national framework is referenced for teacher education standards in Australia?

The National Framework for Professional Standards for Teaching is used as a common framework for accreditation of teacher education programs.

How was data collected and what does it show about the scale?

Data were collected from 235 final-year pre-service teachers using a newly developed questionnaire. Results indicate the Pre-service Teacher Professional Experience (PTPE) scale is theoretically sound, gender invariant, and psychometrically valid.

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