Stress Management and Professional Identity Development of Pre-Service Teachers in Mixed Reality Environment
Tugce Gul, Columbus State University, United States ; John Pecore, University of West Florida, United States
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Volume 28, Number 1, ISSN 1059-7069 Publisher: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative case study is to examine the impact of stress, strategies for coping with stress, and professional identity development of pre-service teachers when teaching to avatars. Research participants consisted of 7 pre-service teachers enrolled in a college of education practicum course at a university in the southeastern United States. The data were obtained from semi-structured interviews, written reflections and observation protocol. The results provided innovative suggestions to teacher education community to provide comprehensive support to pre-service teachers in overcoming stress factors as they navigate their teaching capacity through the many responsibilities required of them.
Citation
Gul, T. & Pecore, J. (2020). Stress Management and Professional Identity Development of Pre-Service Teachers in Mixed Reality Environment. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 28(1), 33-62. Waynesville, NC USA: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Retrieved March 23, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/210962/.
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