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Trends and Transformations or Deformations in Teacher Training: An 18-Year Interval Study of Prospective Teachers in Türkiye.

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Title: Trends and Transformations or Deformations in Teacher Training: An 18-Year Interval Study of Prospective Teachers in Türkiye.
Authors: Yıldız, Seval Bircan Yılmaz1, Kiraz, Ercan2 ekirazmail@gmail.com, Beyazbal, Selen2
Source: Participatory Educational Research. May2025, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p253-272. 20p.
Subject Terms: *Teacher attitudes, *Beginning teachers, *Teacher training, *Teacher education, *Teacher recruitment
Abstract: This study aims to investigate how the demographic characteristics, social and cultural values, and motivations for pursuing a teaching career among prospective teachers in Türkiye have changed over the past 18 years. The initial study was conducted in 2006. Participants of 2006 are now experienced teachers with nearly 15 years of practice. Children who were not even born at the time of the original study are now studying their first year in teacher education programs in 2024. The main goal of this study is to identify which aspects of prospective teachers' profiles have changed over time and/or which have remained consistent. Analyzing these changes is crucial for understanding the dynamics of teacher training and societal transformations. The education system's quality of is directly interrelated to the investments made in its teachers, therefore making the focus on teacher training essential. In countries like Türkiye strengthening teacher education and enriching the teaching profession's status is vital. Furthermore, prospective teachers' social capitals play a significant role in influencing their access to resources and opportunities. This study highlights that challenges related to teacher recruitment, training, and retention are crucial for preparing future generations to lead confidently in education. By comparing data sets of 2006 with 2024, this research discloses significant changes in prospective teachers' attitudes and trust levels, examining how these changes reflect broader educational and societal swings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study aims to investigate how the demographic characteristics, social and cultural values, and motivations for pursuing a teaching career among prospective teachers in Türkiye have changed over the past 18 years. The initial study was conducted in 2006. Participants of 2006 are now experienced teachers with nearly 15 years of practice. Children who were not even born at the time of the original study are now studying their first year in teacher education programs in 2024. The main goal of this study is to identify which aspects of prospective teachers' profiles have changed over time and/or which have remained consistent. Analyzing these changes is crucial for understanding the dynamics of teacher training and societal transformations. The education system's quality of is directly interrelated to the investments made in its teachers, therefore making the focus on teacher training essential. In countries like Türkiye strengthening teacher education and enriching the teaching profession's status is vital. Furthermore, prospective teachers' social capitals play a significant role in influencing their access to resources and opportunities. This study highlights that challenges related to teacher recruitment, training, and retention are crucial for preparing future generations to lead confidently in education. By comparing data sets of 2006 with 2024, this research discloses significant changes in prospective teachers' attitudes and trust levels, examining how these changes reflect broader educational and societal swings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:21486123
DOI:10.17275/per.25.43.12.3