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Concerns of preservice teachers and how they cope

Klap, Johanne ( 2000)

Preservice teachers (n=107) at the completion of their teacher training at The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia were surveyed in order to identify what their main teaching concerns were and their method of coping with these concerns. The sample completed the Trainee Teacher Concern Scale and the Coping Scale for Adults. Although similar concerns to previous literature were identified the main concern experienced was 'being assessed or evaluated by supervisors and co-operating teachers'. Preservice teachers' coping strategies and styles were also measured in relation to their concerns. The results are interpreted in the context of how teacher trainees with particular concerns tend to use particular styles or strategies of coping. The conclusion presents some options and solutions to teacher educators and employers for improving the coping capabilities of prospective teachers.