This study aims to analyze the teaching practices (including the curriculum) in our university’s teacher training program, clarify factors related to the results, contribute to the improvement of teacher development and training programs in Japan. Moreover, the study reveals issues in our university’s teacher training program that can be used for future improvements. Furthermore, the concept of “teacher education” was used during the analysis.
Based on this concept, I have come to question my identity as the person in charge of the teacher training program, a scholar, and former teacher, closely examining the ideal relationship between theory and practice. The analysis of the teaching practices (including the curriculum) in our university’s teacher training program aimed to determine whether the author is able to create an environment conducive to nurturing future teachers. Furthermore, the analysis was conducted to determine whether students could draw out the small letter theory or reach the Gestalt and schema stages.
Consequently, the following three aspects were clarified: First, many activities in the classroom lead students to draw out the small letter theory and reach the Gestalt and schema stages. Second, generalized models and theories (big letter theory) are used as devices to grasp reality. By having one instructor teach multiple classes and supporting students’ learning over the long term, we were able to provide appropriate advice on how to apply their learning in each class.
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