Motivations of Post-baccalaureate Students Seeking Teacher Certification: A Context for Appropriate Advising Strategies

Postbaccalaureate students applying for admission to a teacher certification program (n=100) were asked why they selected teaching as a career. Primary motivators were internal, such as the desire to make a difference. Many came from careers that lacked a social orientation. (JOW)

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Published inJournal of career development Vol. 22; no. 4; p. 249
Main Authors Dieterich, Cynthia A, Panton, Cynthia L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1996
Subjects
Career Change
Career Choice
College Graduates
Higher Education
Student Motivation
Teacher Education
Teaching (Occupation)
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Summary:Postbaccalaureate students applying for admission to a teacher certification program (n=100) were asked why they selected teaching as a career. Primary motivators were internal, such as the desire to make a difference. Many came from careers that lacked a social orientation. (JOW)
ISSN:0894-8453
DOI:10.1007/BF02259994