Comparative Analysis of Feedback Quality Provided by Specialist vs. Non-Specialist Lecturers to Student Teachers in Southern Province, Zambia

Kaziya Kadonsi
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Kaziya Kadonsi: The University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3s, 313-337

Abstract: This study investigates the comparative quality of feedback provided by specialist versus non-specialist lecturers to student teachers in Southern Province, Zambia, focusing on clarity, constructiveness, timeliness, and influence on instructional methods. In Zambia’s teacher education landscape, both lecturer types contribute to practicum feedback, yet specialist feedback, aligned with subject expertise, may offer unique advantages for student teacher development. Using a cross-sectional survey, data from 60 lecturers and 120 student teachers revealed that specialist feedback was significantly superior in clarity and constructiveness (Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, p

Date: 2025
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