Learn English – Word for someone who studies to become a teacher

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A friend of mine is currently writing her thesis in teaching methodology of mathematics. We are searching for an appropriate translation for the German word 'Lehramtsstudierender'. This is a person who is studying at university to become a teacher, but hasn't graduated yet. We found several expressions like 'student teacher', 'teacher student' and 'teacher trainee' and got the impression that a teacher trainee has already graduated. Is there a difference between a student teacher and a teacher student?

Best Answer

In Canada the term "education student" is used to describe a person taking courses at a university in a recognized program to become a teacher. "Student teacher" is such a student during a practicum in a classroom.