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Abstract

This paper describes how effective teaching and learning environments can be created in teacher education. To understand better, the researcher explored how developing an effective teaching and learning environment is helpful in teacher development in teaching training colleges, as represented by one teacher training college in Rwanda. This article sought to discuss how student teachers from the teacher training college view the current learning environments and their suggestions. A qualitative case study research methodology was used to understand the participants' position in the learning environment. The sample was comprised of fifteen student teachers from Matimba Teacher Training College selected through purposive sampling. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview guide, and thematic analysis procedures were used to analyze data and identify common themes. The study results conclude that an effective teaching and learning environment is of great potential in improving educational quality. It was observed that tutors put much effort into developing the environment, which might be due to attitude. It is recommended that the colleges actively partner in disseminating information innovation and offer training and support to students and mentors regarding acquiring skills, attitudes, and knowledge that improve education.