Reimagining teacher preparation: An andragogical lens on transforming preservice education

<p dir="ltr">This study explored one preservice teacher education program through the perspective of andragogy, a framework traditionally associated with adult learning. Conducted at a college of education in Beirut, the research is based on semi-structured interviews with 24 undergr...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Najah AR Ghamrawi (23073778) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Norma Ghamrawi (7643180) (author), Tarek Shal (17773482) (author)
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spelling Reimagining teacher preparation: An andragogical lens on transforming preservice educationNajah AR Ghamrawi (23073778)Norma Ghamrawi (7643180)Tarek Shal (17773482)EducationCurriculum and pedagogyEducation policy, sociology and philosophyEducation systemsAndragogyteacher educationteacher education programsadult learning theories<p dir="ltr">This study explored one preservice teacher education program through the perspective of andragogy, a framework traditionally associated with adult learning. Conducted at a college of education in Beirut, the research is based on semi-structured interviews with 24 undergraduate student-teachers in their final year of a bachelor’s degree program. The thematic analysis revealed significant misalignments between the program’s design and andragogical principles, particularly in relation to learner autonomy, reflective practice, and intrinsic motivation. The findings underscore the necessity of reimagining teacher education not merely as a credentialing process, but as an active space for professional formation, where prospective teachers are empowered to shape their own learning paths and engage critically with the intersection of their lived experiences and academic content. To this end, the study advocates for a transformative approach that unboxes learning beyond accreditation, integrates professors with K-12 teaching experience, and fosters a culture of ongoing professional development. These recommendations not only offer pragmatic solutions for improving the program but also contribute to the broader discourse on how teacher preparation programs worldwide can evolve to cultivate reflective, self-directed professionals capable of traversing the complexities of modern educational landscapes.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of Adult and Continuing Education<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14779714251388277" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14779714251388277</a></p>2025-10-14T09:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1177/14779714251388277https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Reimagining_teacher_preparation_An_andragogical_lens_on_transforming_preservice_education/31169287CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/311692872025-10-14T09:00:00Z
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Education
Curriculum and pedagogy
Education policy, sociology and philosophy
Education systems
Andragogy
teacher education
teacher education programs
adult learning theories
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title_full Reimagining teacher preparation: An andragogical lens on transforming preservice education
title_fullStr Reimagining teacher preparation: An andragogical lens on transforming preservice education
title_full_unstemmed Reimagining teacher preparation: An andragogical lens on transforming preservice education
title_short Reimagining teacher preparation: An andragogical lens on transforming preservice education
title_sort Reimagining teacher preparation: An andragogical lens on transforming preservice education
topic Education
Curriculum and pedagogy
Education policy, sociology and philosophy
Education systems
Andragogy
teacher education
teacher education programs
adult learning theories