Practicum students' life in a nutshell

Abstract

This study provides an analysis of practicum students' perceptions on cathartic supervision applied to them and how cathartic supervision given is reflected in their overall attitude to classroom teaching behavior during EDUC 402 Practice Teaching course at Faculty of Education, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus. Data were collected via observations, video-recording, semi-structured interviews employing qualitative methods. The results indicate important implications for supervising practicum students using cathartic supervision techniques to teach them how to cope with their emotions that block their personal power in conducting their classes. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.