Aspects Influencing Preservice and Beginning Teachers' Motivations, Aspirations, and Actions

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Education is one of the most powerful tools in building democratic societies. Selection and retention of good candidates for teaching has been highlighted as a global challenge. Knowing what motivates preservice and beginning teachers might be crucial for teacher education and professional development. Nevertheless, we must be aware of changes in motivation, especially when transitioning from initial training to early career. Our symposium gives us the opportunity to discuss influential aspects in teacher motivation through different personal and professional contexts. Our Discussant is a well-known expert in teacher motivation.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Lives of Teachers

Chair

• Gloria Gratacos, C.U. Villanueva (UCM)

Papers

• Factors Influencing the Teaching Choice of Secondary Mathematics Teachers in Taiwan - Christin Laschke, University of Humboldt

• Preservice Students' Motivations to Become Teachers and the Effect of Prior Informal Experiences in Spain - Gloria Gratacos, C.U. Villanueva (UCM); Ernesto Lopez-Gomez; Santiago Sastre; Guiomar Nocito

• Indonesian Students' Motivations to Become Teachers and Their Career Aspirations - Anne Suryani, LIFT Foundation

• Antecedents of Collaborative-Oriented Learning Activities Among Icelandic Beginning Teachers - Dijana Tiplic, University of Oslo; Christian Brandmo, University of Oslo; Eyvind Elstad, University of Oslo; María Steingrímsdóttir; Guðmundur Engilbertsson

Discussant

• Paul W. Richardson, Monash University