Reasons Pre-service Teachers Choose Secondary Social Studies at Three Mid-West Institutions.

Connors, Thomas G.; Schoenfeldt, Melinda; Weller, Kay E.; Smith, Ben A.

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Publication Date: 2000

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Reasons Pre-service Teachers Choose Secondary Social Studies at Three Mid-West Institutions.

Connors, Thomas G.; Schoenfeldt, Melinda; Weller, Kay E.; Smith, Ben A.

Journal of Social Studies Research, v24 n2 p39-48 Win 2000

Examines why secondary pre-service students choose to major in social studies education, using a survey of pre-service teachers from Ball State University (Indiana), Kansas State University, and the University of Northern Iowa. Indicates that advanced pre-service teachers are interested in the content and attracted by the importance of the profession. (CMK)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Preservice Teachers, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Surveys, Teaching (Occupation), Universities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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