Teacher Trainees’ Perception of the Time Dimension in Practical Training

Abstract

This study compares the students’ perception of their professional development in two aspects of practical training: weekly practical training (WPT), and intensive practical training (IPT). The objective of the research is to form a specific concept regarding the organization of the students’ practical training. The research question is how trainees perceive their professional development in two aspects of training –WPT and IPT. The research population includes 265 trainees. The research tool is a questionnaire build for the purpose of this study. It includes 23 statements. The main findings show the trainees feel that the IPT period contributes more than the WPT period to their professional development.