Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Personal Preference and Implications for Teacher Education

Abstract

Exploring Pre-Service Teachers' Personal Preference and Implications for Teacher Education. Objectives: The purpose of this research is to describe and map the aspects of deference, order, succorance, change, and aggression of pre-service teachers. Method: This descriptive-quantitative research was conducted in the Faculty of teacher Training and Education, University of Lampung. 247 student teachers were selected form 4 different study programs. Edward Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS) test was administered. Findings: The findings suggest that the four different study programs employ different level of preference in relation to their preparation as a teacher. Conclusion: These differences are believed to have impact on teacher education variance.