Sara Júlíusdóttir
Sara Júlíusdóttir is a third-year student in the primary school teacher training program at the University of Iceland. She has recently voiced her concerns regarding the curriculum's structure and focus, arguing that it does not adequately prepare future teachers for the real challenges they will face in their careers. Through a viral TikTok video, she criticized the excessive emphasis on play and craft activities while neglecting essential professional skills such as classroom management, grading, and addressing bullying. Her comments have sparked significant discussion among current and former teacher trainees, highlighting a shared desire for change in the teacher education system.
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Sara is a student in the teacher education program at the University of Iceland who criticized the curriculum's focus.
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Sara Júlíusdóttir, a third-year student in teacher education at the University of Iceland, wants to see changes in the curriculum to better prepare teachers for their future roles.
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Sara Júlíusdóttir criticizes the structure and focus of her teacher training program at the University of Iceland.
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