Economic and management sciences student teachers’ perceptions on school based experiences: A case of one Eastern Cape University, South Africa

Motsi Qoyi, Thandi Pretty Mpiti and Bulelwa Makena
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Motsi Qoyi: Lecturer, Department of Curriculum Studies, Walter Sisulu University, 280 Shepstone Road, Whittlesea, 5360, South Africa
Thandi Pretty Mpiti: Ph.D., Acting Campus Rector, Rectorate Office, Walter Sisulu University, Queenstown, 280 Shepstone Road, Whittlesea, 5360, South Africa
Bulelwa Makena: Ph.D., Lecturer, Walter Sisulu University, Butterworth Campus, Private Bag X3182, Butterworth, 4960, South Africa

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2023, vol. 12, issue 1, 290-295

Abstract: School-Based Experience (SBE) is integral to teacher training in South African universities. SBE in South African universities is organized in education schools and is mandatory for all students who pursue education. This study aimed to explore how student teachers from the Economic and Management Science (EMS) discipline perceive their SBE. This study aimed at the students’ experiences and their impact on their perception of the teaching profession and assessed the challenges that students encounter while in school. The study adopted a guided reflection theoretical framework to understand student teachers’ perceptions of the SBE. A qualitative approach was employed with a purposive sampling of 10 second-year EMS student teachers. Data was collected through individual interviews and analysed using Content Analysis (CA), and categorised using thematic analysis. The study's findings revealed that student teachers perceived SBE as impactful, providing an opportunity to gain school experience and put theory into practice in their teaching profession. Moreover, the findings revealed that student teachers experience challenges while on SBE, such as a lack of school resources, unpreparedness, and poor organizational skills. The study recommended that more support be provided for SBE student teachers. Key Words:Student Teacher, School Based Experience, Economic and Management Sciences

Date: 2023
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