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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003-Jul
Pages: 18
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The Attractions of Teaching: An Investigation into Why People Change Careers to Teach
Priyadharshini, Esther; Robinson-Pant, Anna
Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, v29 n2 p95-112 Jul 2003
Questions related to motivation of trainee teachers who have changed careers and become trainee teachers are examined. Perceptions held by recruits that led them to choose teaching are then analysed and factors that may deter trainee teachers from remaining in the profession are considered. (Contains 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Career Change, Teaching (Occupation), Preservice Teachers, Interviews, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Shortage, Culture Conflict, Personal Narratives, Profiles, Secondary School Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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