Editorial
Articles
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Concepts related to Icelandic student teachers' extra-role behaviour
A student teacher often experiences several demanding situations during their internships and studies. In such situations, extra-role behaviour exhibited by fellow student teachers may be an important factor in helping them overcome those challenges. Extra-role behaviours are certain behaviours of students that are not part of their formal educational requirements:...
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Decolonising teacher education
This study considered the question of how Norwegian student-teachers evaluate racialised knowledge uncovered from a little-known past and the way this informs decolonisation in education drawing on Frantz Fanon’s theorisations of the machinations of colonisation. The study employed participant observation during online lectures conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic in three...
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Motives behind Finnish student teachers' career choices
Student teachers’ motivation to apply for teacher education at Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences were studied. This is important because the teaching profession has started to be less attractive in recent years. A total of 760 student teachers responded to a questionnaire, and their responses were analyzed using...
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Critical considerations of sustainable teacher education in Finland
Blended teaching and learning, which combines face-to-face instruction with computer-mediated learning, is gaining popularity worldwide. This approach presents both opportunities and challenges for future teachers and student teachers, requiring critical considerations of pedagogy as well as careful planning and implementation to ensure effective teaching. The integration of online learning activities...
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The malleability of students' perception of key teaching factors within and across Nordic contexts: validating the 7Cs framework
The 7Cs framework measures seven key pedagogical factors (Care, Control, Clarify, Challenge, Captivate, Confer, Consolidate) and is one of the most popular student perception surveys to measure quality in the United States. The framework is originally said to be a valid and reliable indicator of teaching quality across time and...