ERIC Number: EJ869537
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 7
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Examination of the Professional Self-Esteem of Teacher Candidates Studying at a Faculty of Education
Aral, Neriman; Gursoy, Figen; Ceylan, Remziye; Bicakci, Mudriye Yildiz
Policy Futures in Education, v7 n4 p423-429 2009
This study aims to determine the professional self-esteem levels of teacher candidates studying at the Faculty of Education, Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey, to examine whether certain variables create any differences in their professional self-esteem levels and to propose suggestions in accordance with the results. The study was conducted among first- and fourth-year students. Data about the participants was collected through the use of a general information form, and their self-esteem levels were evaluated through the Scale for Professional Self-Esteem developed by Aricak. The results reveal that gender, grade level, credit given to the importance of teaching as a profession, the ranking of choosing teaching as a profession at university and participating in professional activities in teaching do not cause any differences in teacher candidates' self-esteem levels, yet the activities of lecturers with regard to the reputation of teaching cause differences in their self-esteem levels. (Contains 6 tables.)
Descriptors: Self Esteem, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Measures (Individuals), Gender Differences, Teaching (Occupation), Professional Development, Reputation, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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