Abstract:A rather complete review of factors influencing students' choice of teaching as a career is presented by Chaltas (1957). The review revealed the important role of idealism among students planning to teach. It was also noted that students were significantly motivated by social factors related to teaching. In a previous study the writers found that certain needs of prospective women teachers varied with different teaching areas (Garrison & Scott, 1961). However, the various studies dealing with motives related t… Show more
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