Physical Sciences student teachers training: theoretical and practical aspects

• Main Author: MABEJANE, 'MASEQAO REGINA
• Format: Online
• Language: English
• Published: Urray 2023
• Subjects: Classical Mechanics principles, Quantum Mechanics basic principles, wave in Quantum Mechanics. Copenhagen interpretation, Everett III interpretation; Lifelong learning, perceptions, students; Cognitive ergonomics, space ergonomics, computer laboratory; Bologna Process, globalisation, policy ensemble, higher education, discourse; Cognitive errors, dysfunctional assumptions, cognitive psychotherapy, transformative learning; Undergraduate specialization, painting, South-South Nigeria, last millennium, survey and Universities; Physical Science teacher, teacher training, pedagogical content knowledge, didactic transposition; Textbooks, evaluation, teacher, student, educational policy; Cultural capital, educational expectations, occupational expectations, primary school, natives, immigrants; Precursor model, socio cognitive approach, primary education, light, shadow; Art education, artistic creation, education, subjective teaching, creation; Didactic transposition, science education, manual analysis, atom

This article presents the general theoretical and practical axes for the training of physical sciences teachers who are trained in diverse settings, using the example of the National University of Lesotho student teachers. The article first presents the general structural features of teacher education in this institution. In the subsequent section, the particular dimensions of this process are approached through the concepts of pedagogical content knowledge/didactic transposition