Journal article
"You are getting too old, find a man and marry": Social aspects of motivation to choose teacher education
Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology, Vol.8, pp.49-63
2008
Abstract
This study examines the roles other people play in individuals’ decisions to enter into teacher education. Elements of social cognitive and situated theoretical approaches to motivation are combined, using a newly developed instrument. Participants were 303 Australian and German teacher education students. They indicated other people who had helped or hindered them in their journey to become teachers. The findings reveal the important role played by immediate family and the significance of personal and emotional support across both national contexts. Strengths and limitations of the methodology and directions for future research are discussed.
Details
- Title
- "You are getting too old, find a man and marry": Social aspects of motivation to choose teacher education
- Authors/Creators
- S. Beltman (Author/Creator)M. Wosnitza (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology, Vol.8, pp.49-63
- Publisher
- School of Education, Faculty of Education & Arts, University of Newcastle
- Identifiers
- 991005540416607891
- Copyright
- 2008 The University of Newcastle
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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