Table 2 Emotional experiences accrued in the course of a PBL-based pedagogical practicum: Valence and frequency of mentions
The Valence of Emotional Experiences | Distribution across the Semesters | Example Quotes |
|---|---|---|
Positive emotional experiences | * 85% ** 90% | Working on this project was a very significant part of the deep understanding I gained in this fascinating profession and, therefore, it opened a very broad perspective for me. (Natalie) There is no doubt that as the year continued, this course contributed a great deal to my pedagogical knowledge and was enriching. (Valerie) I felt that the atmosphere in the classroom had changed, and it felt much better! (Shira) |
Negative emotional experiences | * 12% ** 8% | Before I began studying, I had lots of fears, for example: how would I manage to stand in front of the class? (Hanina) I was terribly afraid that I would fail; I was afraid that I would not manage to cope in front of an entire class of students or manage to convey the lesson properly. (Eden) |
Neutral emotional experiences | *(3%) ** (2%) | Actually, I learned a lot about myself, and not just about myself; I learned many things about the people who surrounded me. (Yaara) |
Total number of phrases referring to experiences | *1153 ** 1347 | |