Role of attitudes and beliefs for choosing a kindergarten or primary school teacher profession
Role of attitudes and beliefs for choosing a kindergarten or primary school teacher profession

Summary/Abstract: This study substantiates the importance of teachers' attitudes and beliefs in their professional activity. Their specificity as psychological constructs is examined, as well as the peculiarities of the relationship between them. Leading theoretical interpretations of the role of attitudes and beliefs in the teaching profession are presented. Based on the most widespread theories, a theoretical framework for their study in relation to students preparing to become kindergarten and/or primary teachers is built. An empirical study conducted among 58 students at the beginning of their training as kindergarten and/or primary teachers is presented. The metodogical tool of the research is a freely developed essay „My Educational Philosophy“. An analysis of the content of the texts was made, analyzing the derived advertisements and beliefs according to 4 separate content categories. Conclusions are formulated regarding the structure of the respondents' attitudes and beliefs as a prerequisite for their future professional education.

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