Exploring the Problems of B.Ed. Practicum Faced by Preservice Teachers

Abstract

The current research attempts to determine the problems of B.Ed. practicum faced by preservice teachers”. Objectives of this study was to investigate the problems of B.Ed. practicum that preservice teachers faced. To determine the difference between male and female preservice teachers views about problems faced during B.Ed. practicum. Simple random sampling technique was applied. Sample was consisting of 311 B.Ed. preservice teachers. Structured questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire as the tool. To analyze the data SPSS was utilized. Analysis was done using the, frequency, mean, SD and independent sample t-test. Results showed that preservice teachers faced different personal, classroom and school related problems during B.Ed. practicum. According to gender variables male and female B.Ed. preservice teachers showed significant difference regarding factors classroom problems and showed insignificant difference regarding factor personal and school related problems. The findings of the study recommended that the program’s duration needs to be extended. Seminars and conferences should be organized to address the difficulties and obstacles preservice teachers had faced in their B.Ed. practicum duration.