Readiness of Education Students in Teaching Internship Basis for Student Teaching Internship Enhancement Program (STIEP)

Teaching internships provide trainees with the opportunity to understand the qualities of good teaching and identify their readiness for the profession. Continuous teacher development is crucial throughout their career, especially in the changing world and lifestyles. A study involving 28 education students at a private Higher Education Institution (HEI) assessed their readiness for teaching internships, leading to the development of a Student Teaching Internship Enhancement Program (STIEP). The results showed that students have a moderate level of need in nine out of ten items, with communication skills being the most needed. Other areas with moderate needs included classroom management, curriculum standards, questioning skills, concept readiness, lesson planning, teaching strategies, assessment, and ICT. To provide meaningful learning experiences, the STIEP should expose students to activities anchored to their specific needs