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A study of practicum-related stresses in a sample of first year student
Citation
D'Rozario, V., & Wong, A. F. L. (1996, November). A study of practicum-related stresses in a sample of first year student. Paper presented at the ERA-AARE Joint Conference, Singapore.
Author
D'Rozario, Vilma
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Wong, Angela F. L.
Abstract
This study describes the stresses experienced by 397 student teachers
during their first Teaching Practicum. The respondents completed the
"Survey of Practicum Stresses", a 29-item survey questionnaire which
comprised a list of experiences related to their Practicum. The
student teachers were asked to indicate if each of the experiences
reflected in the list was stressful. For experiences that were
stressful, the respondents were also asked to indicate how often those
experiences were stressful. Differences with regard to gender, level
of classes taught and the type of school attached to, are presented.
Implications of these findings on the Practicum and recommendations for
effective coping strategies are discussed in the paper.
Date Issued
November 1996