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ERIC Number: EJ572751
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4871
High School Seniors' Perceptions of a Teaching Career.
Summerhill, Arlene; Matranga, Myrna; Peltier, Gary; Hill, George.
Journal of Teacher Education, v49 n3 p228-34 May-Jun 1998
Examined how high school seniors perceived careers in education, particularly minority group students. Surveys of students from diverse ethnic background in Washoe County, Nevada, indicated that about 36% were at least somewhat interested in teaching careers. There were differences in the perceptions of minority and majority group students and differences in perceptions according to gender. (SM)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Ethnic Groups, High School Seniors, High Schools, Minority Group Teachers, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Teacher Recruitment, Teaching (Occupation)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue: Nontraditional Teacher Preparation.