dc.contributor.author |
Jayaratne, A.R.W.K. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Kottawatta, H. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2017-11-08T03:32:53Z |
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dc.date.available |
2017-11-08T03:32:53Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2015 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Jayaratne, A.R.W.K., Kottawatta, H. (2015). "Factors Affecting to Choose Teaching as the Career Path; An Investigation on Graduate Teachers in Western Province Schools in Sri Lanka", HRM Scintilla-Human Resource Management Journal, Vol.3 (2), pp. 11-24 |
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2012-7227 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/6653 |
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dc.description.abstract |
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dc.description.abstract |
Area o f the Study
This study is mainly focused on identifying the factors affecting graduates who have
chosen teaching as a career and what was their general perception on teaching as a
profession.
Problem o f the Study
To investigate the main factors which were influenced to choose teaching as a career path
among graduates ’ teachers in western province in Sri Lanka.
Method o f the Study
The data were collected from randomly selected sample o f 100 graduate teachers in
western province by using a structured questionnaire, which consisted o f 47 statements
with a 5 point Likert scale. The data analysis included the univariate and bivariate
analyses.
Findings o f the Study
According to the empirical evidence o f this study, it is found that perceived teaching
ability, intrinsic value, job security, time for family, shape the future o f children, enhance
social equity, make social contribution, work with children, prior teaching and learning
experience have high influence on graduates' choice o f teaching as a career and they
perceived teaching as a noble profession which requires hard work along with great skills
and high standards. As their perception, teaching career is has a well respected career
and a high social status within the society.
Conclusion o f the Study
The identified factors which had higher influence on graduate teachers ’ career choice can
be used to improve teacher recruitment and retention, reform teacher education and
professional development and finding ways to enhance teaching effectiveness. |
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dc.publisher |
HRM Scintilla-Human Resource Management Journal |
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dc.subject |
Career Choice |
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dc.subject |
Graduates |
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dc.subject |
Teachers |
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dc.subject |
Intrinsic Value |
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dc.title |
Factors Affecting to Choose Teaching as the Career Path; An Investigation on Graduate Teachers in Western Province Schools in Sri Lanka |
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dc.type |
Article |
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