The effectiveness of the problem-solving approach in the training of the internship course on the improvement of the professional qualifications of the teacher-students

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of problem-solving approach for the internship course on enhancing professional competencies of teacher-students. The study used a quasi-experimental post-test design with a control group and statistical population is 107 students of Farhanghian University in Allameh Tabatabai Campus of Urmia entered in 1391. The sample of this study consisted of 42 students, 21 of them have chosen internship course with problem solving approach and 21 others have chosen internship course with traditional approach. To collect the data, Danielson and Strong have been used. Problem-solving approach using the training package was used in the experimental group. The results of the independent group T-test showed that between the new approach and the traditional approach in general in the professional competencies as well as in its components, including: teacher's prerequisite skills, supervision of student progress, professional responsibilities, Planning and preparation, organization of classrooms, personality traits and promotion of teaching and teaching, there is a significant difference, and there is a significant difference between the professional qualifications of the student who have completed the internship lessons with a new approach. As a result, the application of the new approach in internship lessons has been effective in enhancing the professional competencies of student and the lecturers are suggested to apply that approach in their internship courses.