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ERIC Number: EJ433802
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0260-7476
Choice of Teaching Subjects in Preservice Teacher Education in Nigeria.
Akpe, C. S.
Journal of Education for Teaching, v17 n2 p213-19 1991
Study investigated factors influencing students' choice of teaching subjects during Nigerian preservice primary teacher education, noting an imbalance favoring liberal arts. Final year students wrote biodatas about their choices. Choices in year three were influenced by level of performance during the first two years, employment opportunities, and further educational opportunities. (SM)
Descriptors: Courses, Developing Nations, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, National Curriculum, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Education Programs, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Nigeria; Subject Area Preferences