The role of teachers in education. Exploring ESL Pre-service teachers' teaching metaphors

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
• Introduction
• Background of the Study
• Pre-service teacher education in University of Malaya
• Teacher cognition
• Problem Statement
• Purpose of the Study
• Research Questions
• Definition of Terms
• Significance of the Study
• CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
• Introduction
• Metaphors in Teacher Education
• Professional Identity
• Beliefs and Teacher Education
• Reflective Practice
• Theoretical Framework
• CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
• Introduction
• Participants of the Study
• Sampling Method
• Instruments
• Reflective task
• Interview protocol

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This case study investigates the teaching metaphors used by three Malaysian ESL pre-service teachers, aiming to understand how their choice of metaphors relates to their pedagogical beliefs and practices. The study also explores the influence of previous schooling experience, teacher education programs, and the KBSM curriculum on the pre-service teachers' choice of metaphors. Key themes explored include:

• Teaching metaphors used by ESL pre-service teachers
• Relationship between teaching metaphors and pedagogical beliefs and practices
• Influence of previous schooling experience, teacher education programs, and curriculum on metaphor choice
• The role of reflective practice in understanding pre-service teacher cognition
• The influence of sociocultural factors on teacher education

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction introduces the research topic and provides context by discussing the background of the study, including pre-service teacher education in the University of Malaya and the concept of teacher cognition. It also defines the problem statement, research questions, and significance of the study.
• Chapter 2: Literature Review delves into existing research on metaphors in teacher education, professional identity, beliefs and teacher education, and reflective practice. This chapter provides a theoretical framework for the study, drawing upon relevant literature and concepts.
• Chapter 3: Methodology outlines the research methods employed, including the selection of participants, sampling methods, and instruments used for data collection. This chapter provides a detailed description of the reflective task and interview protocol used in the study.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on the key concepts of teaching metaphors, pedagogical beliefs and practices, pre-service teacher education, reflective practice, and sociocultural influences. It examines the role of these elements in shaping the teaching practices and beliefs of ESL pre-service teachers in Malaysia.