Choosing Teaching as a Career: Importance of the Type of Motivation in Career Choices
Choosing Teaching as a Career: Importance of the Type of Motivation in Career Choices
Author(s): Robert TomšikSubject(s): General Reference Works
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: career choice; teaching profession; motivation; influence;
Summary/Abstract: This research looks into what are Extrinsic, Intrinsic and Altruistic motives and their importance when students are choosing their career. The study involved 324 teacher trainees in their first year of bachelor studies. The types of motivation when choosing teaching career were studied by SMVUP2-S (Teaching Career Choice Scale). The model of motivation types was supplemented by subscales: Influence by other, Career growth and Alternative choice. Objective of the study was to show the relationship between these variables. Results from the research showed that influence by other and alternative choice of teaching career were in a negative relation with interest and skills/experience that this career requires and students should have.
Journal: TEM Journal
- Issue Year: 5/2016
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 396-400
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English