The perception of readiness for teaching profession: a case of pre-service trainees

Straková, Zuzana

doi:10.1515/jolace-2015-0003

Abstract

Pre-service teacher training offers various opportunities for trainees to become aware of and understand the qualities of good teaching. Towards the end of their training they should be able to identify clearly the criteria for measuring their readiness for teaching profession as well as identify their own strong and weak areas.

The author of this article presents the results of the study where the aim was to focus on the trainees′ perception of themselves as English language teachers based on the criteria of the EPOSTL at the end of their training when trainees receive their diploma for teaching the English language.

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The perception of readiness for teaching profession: a case of pre-service trainees

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