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Selected Works of Samuel James Smith
Presentation
Preservice Second-Career Teachers in a Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics and Motivations
American Educational Research Association (2010)
  • Samuel J. Smith, Liberty University
  • John J. Pantana, Liberty University
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Abstract
This study examines preservice second-career teachers (SCTs), their motivations for switching careers, and their perceptions of the profession. Participants were graduate students in a blended online-residential Master of Arts in Teaching program (n=311). Profiles, characteristics, motivations, and perceptions were explored using the FIT-Choice (Factors Influencing Teaching Choice) Scale and focus groups.
Keywords
  • second-career teachers,
  • career switchers,
  • online education
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Publication Date
May 1, 2010
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Presented at the Virginia Educational Research Association. Charlottesville, VA. Sep. 2009.
Citation Information
Samuel J. Smith and John J. Pantana. "Preservice Second-Career Teachers in a Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics and Motivations" American Educational Research Association (2010)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/samuel_smith/24/
Related Files
Second_Career_Teachers_VERA_090911.doc (246 KB) Paper distributed with the accompanying PowerPoint at the Charlotesville, VA, 2009, Conference of the Virginia Educational Research Association (VERA).