Bridging Gaps in Teaching Practicum: Challenges and Solutions for University Supervisors

This research study assesses the challenges faced by university supervisors during the teaching practicum at the University of Education, Attock Campus. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach within the interpretive paradigm, the research involved a census sampling strategy that included four supervisors. Data were collected through semi-structured interview. Validated through expert reviews and pilot study. Inter-coder reliability was established. This study was geographical delimited to University of Education Attock campus, focus on participants that enrolled in the program of 4-year teacher education program B.Ed. (Hons.). This research was grounded on constructivist perspective and address the challenges faced by university supervisors, emphasizing the importance of improving teacher education program. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. University supervisors reported challenges such as time constraints, workload management, limited resources, classroom management issues, communication gap, and teaching practicum duration. All these types of challenges negatively affected the quality of the teaching practicum. Study recommended that strengthen communication and collaboration among stakeholders, offer specialized training for professional development and improving administrative and logistical support for enhancing the teaching practicum experience.