Motivation for Preservice Students to Choose a Teaching Career by Gender, Age, and Subject Area in Nigeria

Grace Omejevwe Akpochafo ()

International Journal of Education and Practice, 2020, vol. 8, issue 2, 289-297

Abstract: This research study aimed to investigate the motives of preservice students in choosing a teaching career in Nigeria. It also examined the beliefs underpinning their choice according to gender, age, and subject area. The study conducted a survey among 225 participants selected through purposive sampling from students at Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria. A 61-item questionnaire was adapted from Watt and Richardson’s FIT-Choice scale, the descriptive and inferential statistics from which were analyzed. The results revealed that unlike subject area, gender and age played a significant role in relation to motivational factors. These findings are discussed and recommendations offered.

Keywords: Motivation; Career choice; Preservice teachers; FIT-Choice model; Remuneration; Nigeria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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