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Why Be a Science Teacher?

Authors :
Barker, Susan
Reyes, Pilar
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This paper describes a study whose aim was to identify key factors and reasons why people choose secondary science teaching as a career. It also aimed to evaluate current United Kingdom marketing strategies for the teaching profession. Among the conclusions are that job satisfaction and working with children are the most important factors in the desire to be a science teacher, with sharing of knowledge and contributing to child development also important. (MM)

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Language :
English
Database :
ERIC
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
ED466374
Document Type :
Numerical/Quantitative Data<br />Reports - Research<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers

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