Perception about Core Values in Teacher Education Programs in the Perspective of Student- Interns

Abstract

This research was conducted under the context of teacher education program in mathematics education, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University that using lesson study and open approach. The purpose of this study was to analyze the perceptions of student-interns about core values in teacher education program. The target group were 124 student-interns in academic year 2016. Data were collected by using questionnaires, group discussion and interviewing. Data were analyzed by using content analysis. The results showed that student-interns perceived about cultivating their core values through participation in activities as organizers and participants. They perceived that 1) collaboratively planning and reflecting, dividing responsibilities and share of responsibilities and working with peers, senior students, junior students and lecturers help them learn to build the collaboration. 2) They perceived open-minded attitudes through common problem solving, accepting comments from others, respecting different ideas. 3) Student-interns had learnt the public concern through helping others and volunteer to participate in the activities and learned to value common benefits rather than personal interests. 4) They learned to emphasis on product-processes approach through carefully planned, patiently waiting for the opinions of others which was the way they perceived the value of working processes.