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ERIC Number: EJ247916
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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Why College Students Choose to Teach: A Longitudinal Study.
Jantzen, J. Marc
Journal of Teacher Education, v32 n2 p45-49 Mar-Apr 1981
A survey of college students preparing to become teachers was conducted to ascertain why the students had decided to become teachers. The reasons given included: the service motive, an interest in children, and an interest in performing in a leadership role. (JN)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Education Majors, Elementary Secondary Education, Occupational Surveys, Preservice Teacher Education, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Teaching (Occupation)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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