From Theory to Classroom: Teaching Practice Experiences of History Student-Teachers at the University of Ibadan

History, a chronological record of significant events which occurred in the past as relating to a particular people, country, period or person. History is the study of people, actions, decisions, interactions and behaviours. The goal of this study is to provide information that explains the experiences of History student-teachers on teaching practice programme and how those experiences can be further improved. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data collected were analysed using simple percentage. The findings from the analysis of the data provide valuable insights into the experiences of History student-teachers during their teaching practice programme. The student-teachers reported positive experiences in certain aspects of their practice, such as effectively using instructional materials and diligently writing new notes for every lesson. Furthermore, the challenges faced by History student-teachers during the programme were identified. It is therefore recommended that adequate teaching resources need to be provided. History student-teachers need to have easy access to a wide range of instructional materials. This will support their effective use of instructional materials and enhance the quality of their practice.