The Effects of an Experimental Program on the Motivation and Self-Concept of Student Teachers

Authors

  • Rodney A. Clifton Memorial University
  • James Covert Memorial University

Keywords:

teacher education, student teachers, motivation, self-concept, experimental program, practice teaching, teacher training

Abstract

Cette étude se penche sur les effets d'un programme expérimental qui porte sur la motivation des élèves-maîtres et l'image qu'ils ont d'eux-mêmes. Ce programme avait tout particulièrement pour but de mieux intégrer, dans la formation que reçoivent les futurs maîtres, théorie et pratique. Les résultats de l'étude démontrent que les élèves-maîtres qui ont participé à l'expérience étaient, de façon significative, plus motivés et avaient une image d'eux-mêmes plus positive que les élèves-maîtres d'un groupe témoin.

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Published

1977-01-01

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Clifton, R. A., & Covert, J. (1977). The Effects of an Experimental Program on the Motivation and Self-Concept of Student Teachers. Canadian Journal of Education Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 2(2), 23–32. Retrieved from https://cje-rce.ca/index.php/cje-rce/article/view/7916

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