Teaching practicum research in Finland: a scoping review.
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| Title: | Teaching practicum research in Finland: a scoping review. |
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| Authors: | Mankki, Ville, Koski, Jenni, Stenberg, Katariina, Poikkeus, Anna-Maija |
| Source: | Educational Review. Jul2026, Vol. 78 Issue 5, p779-798. 20p. |
| Subjects: | Practicums, Active learning, Career development, Methodology |
| Geographic Terms: | Finland |
| Abstract: | This scoping review provides a comprehensive overview of the empirical research on teaching practicums in Finland. It aims to address challenges in synthesising research noted in previous international reviews by focusing on a specific educational context. A comprehensive search strategy, including database searches, manual searches and citation hand-searches, identified 74 relevant studies. The aims and outcomes of the reviewed studies clustered into four themes: (1) learning objectives in practicum curricula, (2) student teachers' competencies and professional development, (3) roles and dynamics in supervision, and (4) bridging the theory–practice gap. The review identified a need for practicum research to more fully adopt interprofessional perspectives and to explore ways of fostering a shared understanding among practicum supervisors. Methodologically, the studies were predominantly cross-sectional and relied heavily on qualitative methods, suggesting a relative lack of methodological diversity, which may serve to limit conclusions in this research field about the effectiveness of practicums. Additionally, comparative perspectives – both international and domestic – were largely absent, and insights from certain key stakeholders were underrepresented or entirely overlooked. Addressing these gaps would enhance future research on teaching practicums, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of their role in teacher education, both within a specific national context and internationally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This scoping review provides a comprehensive overview of the empirical research on teaching practicums in Finland. It aims to address challenges in synthesising research noted in previous international reviews by focusing on a specific educational context. A comprehensive search strategy, including database searches, manual searches and citation hand-searches, identified 74 relevant studies. The aims and outcomes of the reviewed studies clustered into four themes: (1) learning objectives in practicum curricula, (2) student teachers' competencies and professional development, (3) roles and dynamics in supervision, and (4) bridging the theory–practice gap. The review identified a need for practicum research to more fully adopt interprofessional perspectives and to explore ways of fostering a shared understanding among practicum supervisors. Methodologically, the studies were predominantly cross-sectional and relied heavily on qualitative methods, suggesting a relative lack of methodological diversity, which may serve to limit conclusions in this research field about the effectiveness of practicums. Additionally, comparative perspectives – both international and domestic – were largely absent, and insights from certain key stakeholders were underrepresented or entirely overlooked. Addressing these gaps would enhance future research on teaching practicums, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of their role in teacher education, both within a specific national context and internationally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00131911 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00131911.2025.2506794 |
