Expanded concept of practice in teacher education programmes

Expanding the concept of practice could ensure more opportunities for student teachers to promote student self-efficacy, judgement and professional practice by:

Creating a stronger connection between teaching and learning activities on campus and in kindergartens/schools based on a shared vision of professional practice in which students and other stakeholders form a partnership
Increasing the scope of learning activities that include practising and reflecting on the student’s own professional practice. This should take place both on campus and at the practice institutions
Helping to ensure that practice in teacher education programmes encompasses all key aspects of professional practice and has clear progression

The report is based on Teacher Education 2025 strategy, the Council’s mandate, the knowledge base developed and available to the Council, as well as existing regulations and arrangements pertaining to expanded practice in teacher education.