Student teachers' attitudes towards teaching profession and their ‎relation to the adequacy of practical training

Student teachers' attitudes towards teaching profession and their ‎relation to the adequacy of practical training

Sanaa Abou-Dagga

sdagga@iugaza.edu

Received : 28-08-2004 , Accepted : 15-05-2005

Language: Arabic

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the attitudes towards teaching profession of students enrolled in the teacher diploma program in the Islamic University of Gaza, and their ratings regarding the adequacy of practical training, Moreover, the study aim was to delineate the relationship between attitudes and the adequacy of practical training in addition to studying the differences in attitudes with regard to gender, academic specialization and GPA. The sample of the study consisted of (143) students who were registered in the program in the academic year 2002-2003. A questionnaire was used to answer the research questions. Mean, standard deviation, relative weight, Pearson Correlation and 3 - WAY-ANOVA Tests were used. The results showed positive attitudes towards the profession with regard to total score, self- acceptance and practice of the profession. Moreover, average ratings for the adequacy of practical training were shown with regard to total score and all dimensions except the classroom assessment one. A strong significant relation between the adequacy of practical training and attitudes towards the teaching profession were observed. Results showed that there were no significant differences in the general attitude score in relation to gender, specialization and GPA. Analyzing the instrument dimensions with regard to the study variables, results showed that there were significant differences between males and females in the self-acceptance and the financial dimension with a higher score for females. Results were discussed within the framework of literature, several recommendations were made.

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