چکیده (انگلیسی):

This study examined Texas public school administrator perceptions of online teacher education.
Of primary concern were superintendent perceptions of online teacher education as it exists
today. Data for the study were collected through the use of a survey questionnaire. The survey
consisted of nine items where participants were asked to respond to a Likert scale format and one
open-ended question in which respondents were asked to provide comments or suggestions
regarding online teacher education. The researcher used regular and electronic mail to survey a
random sample of one-hundred-fifty public school superintendents in the state of Texas. Seventy two superintendents responded to the survey which represented a response rate of forty -seven
percent. Based on the limitations of the study the following conclusions were made:
Superintendents within the state of Texas apparently had negative opinions and perceptions
regarding the use of online courses to train future teachers. A large majority of the
superintendents did not fully agree that online courses or programs would fully prepare future
teachers for conditions that would be faced within the public schools. Specific areas such as
classroom management and the social aspects of teaching were not viewed as being positive in
terms of online preparation. Other areas such as the theories and principles of teaching were
viewed in a neutral light by the superintendents. Several of the administrators noted that online
courses and programs would not be adequate without an abundance of field experiences and
student teaching. Superintendents appeared to be very concerned that many of the teachers
prepared online would possibly not endure the rigors of the classroom without having real
classroom experience. Several administrators noted that future teachers needed to be taught by
mentors in a real classroom setting in order to enhance modeling. Texas public school
administrators appear to be open-minded to this new methodology but appear to be unconvinced
that it will prepare teachers for the challenges that teachers face. Results agree with earlier
results in two different regions of the country.