Young people’s interests and attitudes toward the teaching profession. Students’ motives for becoming teachers
Young people’s interests and attitudes toward the teaching profession. Students’ motives for becoming teachers

Summary/Abstract: This small survey was conducted to collect data on the importance and necessity of the professional qualification “teacher”. The study also aims to explore the attitudes toward the teaching profession and the interest in becoming a teacher. And the other side to be explored the students’ motives for choosing the occupation. All questions in this survey were carefully selected to make an adequate sample regarding interests, motivation to practice, and attitudes towards the teaching profession. Results summarize the unbiased and anonymous opinions received from questionnaires. They were completed by 33 randomly selected students from various majors at the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) in Sofia, who have enrolled in a teacher training program as a supplement to their main bachelor’s degree program. Although the sample is small, it offers valuable and relevant insights into the perspectives of young people beginning their preparation for a teaching career.

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