Can Preservice Teacher Experiences Predict Future Employment?

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Abstract

Through the use of a longitudinal data set, This study examines whether pre-service teacher characteristics are predictive of a teacher entering the teaching profession. In particular, the study examines whether the pre-service teacher was successful as defined by having graduated with at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a teaching field, passed all licensure exams, and was employed. Results found that students who participated in a full year student teaching experience had a higher likelihood of being successful than students who were in a single semester teaching experience. In addition, students with higher grade point averages and first generation students were also significantly more likely to be successful after completion of the program.

Authors

• Bei Wang, Arizona State University - Tempe

• Wendy Miedel Barnard, Arizona State University

• Karen E Gordon, Arizona State University