INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES AS A MOTIVATION FACTOR FOR FUTURE SPECIAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALISTS
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https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2025.s.02.002Keywords:
work attitude, pedagogical innovation, future pedagogical specialistsAbstract
The role of the innovative pedagogical practices has been discussed in many aspects, such as a factor in the improvement of the quality of education in general and educational support for children and students with special educational needs. This paper explores innovative pedagogical practices as a contributing factor in enhancing motivation of trainee teachers and special pedagogy students. The study is conducted through a questionnaire, providing the subjects with the opportunity to indicate the innovative pedagogical practices they are familiar with and to recognize their role in their work motivation. The results of 122 surveyed persons show that all recognized innovative pedagogical practices as a positive factor in the work of the pedagogical professional. Students found innovative pedagogical practices very useful in smoothing their work and adding originality and ease to their work, making their career choices more desirable.
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