Pre-service geography teachers from normal universities in China: what do their master’s degree theses focus on and imply?

Yanmei Yang, Shiyun Bu, Shuhui Li, Kui Tang, Jiayuan Liu, Wangshu Hu and Chan Xu ()
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Yanmei Yang: Sichuan Normal University
Shiyun Bu: Sichuan Normal University
Shuhui Li: Sichuan Normal University
Kui Tang: Sichuan Normal University
Jiayuan Liu: Sichuan Normal University
Wangshu Hu: The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China
Chan Xu: Sichuan Normal University

Palgrave Communications, 2024, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-15

Abstract: Abstract Master’s degree-level graduates in Subject Teaching (Geography) (hereinafter referred to as STG) in Chinese normal universities form a valuable pool of pre-service secondary school geography teachers. These graduates provide a comprehensive picture of the quality, focus and outcomes of current geography teacher training programs. However, there is a relative dearth of research appertaining to their research capabilities and the quality of their educational development. To address this gap, the present study adopts bibliometric and comparative analysis to shed light on the overall trends and specific characteristics of STG master’s theses from 2016 to 2022. The findings indicate that universities with divergent levels of subject assessment prioritize different research emphases, leading to variations in the depth of investigation into new teaching materials and the level of alignment with frontline geography teaching. Furthermore, in comparison with cutting-edge international and domestic research, the master’s theses of STG students are characterized by microscopic scale and insufficient depth. A three-pronged collaborative framework has therefore been advocated with the aim of enhancing the quality of STG graduates as pre-service geography teachers. This comprises close interactions among on-campus and off-campus tutors and learners, a partnership between universities and secondary schools, and inter-university cooperation.

Date: 2024
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