Connecting Theory and Practice in Teacher Education: Issues and Challenges

Issues in Theory and Challenges in Practice

Design - based research – issues in connecting theory , research and practice

During the last 20 years, design-based research (DBR) has become a popular methodology for connecting educational theory, research and practice. The missing link between educational theory, research and educational practice is an ongoing issue and DBR is seen as an integrated methodology to bridge the gap. But is this as easy as it sounds? The purpose of the article is to identify and discuss i...

Linking Practice and Theory: the Pedagogy of Realistic Teacher Education

Introduction Teacher education finds itself in a critical stage. The pressure towards more school-based programs which is visible in many countries is a sign that not only teachers, but also parents and politicians, are often dissatisfied with the traditional approaches in teacher education In some countries a major part of preservice teacher education has now become the responsibility of the s...

Take on Issues and uses of Reflection and Reflective Practice in Nursing Education

Introduction: In the recent decades, reflection have been introduced as a valuable element in nursing education and a learning tool in improving nursing professional practice. The study of reflection and reflective practice topics and applications in nursing education facsilitates closing the gap between theory and practice and promoting critical thinking. The aim of this study was to evaluate ...

Policy Issues and Challenges in Planning and Implementing e-Learning in Teacher Education

‘In Nigeria, over 50 million school-age children are undereducated. Only a handful of youths have used computers or know how to apply technology tools in their daily lives for learning and improving their communities. A few schools have one or two computers that are often not used because they are outdated or the teachers lack the adequate skills to utilize them. Traditional teaching methodolog...