Qualitative research on the approach to student internships in the “MIS / Docente Europeo: Move’in Science2” project, 2009
The study was conducted as part of the international project “MIS / Docente Europeo: Move’in Science2” (134648–2007–IT–COMENIUS–CM). In 2009, student exchanges were organized for a 4-week teaching practice in the project partner countries (Italy, Lithuania, Slovakia, Germany, Romania, Belgium).
During the mobility program, student reflections were recorded and analyzed. Students assessed their satisfaction with the program, their involvement in activities, opportunities to reveal their competencies as future teachers, their preparation for and delivery of lessons, and the experience they gained in schools by observing lessons and participating in scientific tests and experiments. The cohesion of the group, the activities of the host institution, and the organization of mobility were also evaluated. In Lithuania, the reflections of nine foreign students were evaluated./vc_column_text]
Research of pedagogical practice of students, participating in mobility program of the project “MOST – Mobility Framework and Standard Development for Teachers”, 2005–2007
The study was conducted as part of the international project “MOST – Mobility Framework and Standard Development for Teachers” (118340-CP-1-2004-1-BE-COMENIUS-C21). During the project, student exchanges were organized for a 5-week teaching practice in the project partner countries (Lithuania, Belgium, Malta, Spain, Norway, Sweden). A total of 154 students (including 45 Lithuanians) participated in the mobility program. During the internship, students, mentor teachers, and lecturers conducted an activity study, continuously monitoring and evaluating the progress of the internship. The action research data was used to develop a standard for beginning teachers. Participants in the MOST student exchange program had the opportunity to improve their professional, social, and other skills as future teachers. The internship was evaluated based on changes in professional, learning, and social competencies. The evaluation was carried out in various ways, but some of the main ones were: a double diary, a portfolio method (folder), and reflection. A study of 15 foreign students’ internships was carried out in Lithuania.