An Analysis on the Evolution of Professional Identity among Teacher-Students in Frhangian University

Author
Hosein Ahmadi
Farhangian university
10.52547/erj.7.41.5
Abstract
One of the most important goals of the Farhangian University is the Development of student-teachers professional identity. But is this important happens during the four-year undergraduate Education at Farhangian University? Comparing the conditions of entry and graduation of student-teachers based on their notes, research tried to understand the development of the professional identity of student-teachers. Method was qualitative biographical analysis and students were selected in a targeted manner. Based on theories and students notes, three identity states were considered for entry and three for output, which were combined and nine modes were created. Findings was not confirmed the assumption that university neutrality in development of professional identity, and positive or negative role of university in professional identity was confirmed. Analysis of notes showed that the university act in an almost moderating manner. Whose entered with high expectations have had adjusted their expectations in the face of reality, and whose have negative perceptions have realized the importance of teaching and have become more adaptable to the conditions of the university. In these classifications, unaffected species have no real specimens and more positively affected species are included.
Keywords
professional identity
Farhangian University
Desirable Teacher
Biographical Analysis
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