Evaluation and Research in Education
Editor: Professor Keith Morrison, Inter-University Institute of Macau
Associate Editor: Professor Stephen Gorard, University of York
Statistical Adviser: Professor Colin Baker, University of Wales Bangor
Reviews Editor: Dr. Emma Smith, University of York
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Volume: 13 Number: 1 Page: 18–31
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Student Teachers' Concerns During Teaching Practice
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Chris Kyriacou and Paul Stephens
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This study explored the concerns of a group of student teachers during a period of school placement for teaching practice. Nine main areas of concern were identified. These were: not being regarded as a
real teacher; dealing with disruptive behaviour; becoming a disciplinarian; getting the teaching right; getting the planning right; teaching about sensitive issues; coping with a heavy workload; having
too little preparatory teaching practice; and being assessed. In addition, three main categories of accomplishments were identified. These were: taking responsibility; developing confidence; and creating
an orderly classroom. The paper also considers the implications of these findings for improving the quality of initial teacher education.
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