Motivational Processes of Preschool Teachers Before and after Entering the Teaching Profession
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Arş. Gör. Betül SARI Sinop Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Hülya GÜLAY OGELMAN Sinop Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Özgün Makale (SCOPUS dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education
Dergi ISSN 1090-1027 Dergi Bilgileri (2026)
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler Scopus
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 08-2026
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 47 / 3 / 809–832 DOI 10.1080/10901027.2025.2502435
Makale Linki https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/10901027.2025.2502435?casa_token=amDNG6fS42UAAAAA:6TZTYxbhp0wbfjUM-s2DbRYUBLt7Ylnv8ZVmbHLV9vd12zHx0UP8M3zWFglT2b0YECQ5GubZPpKCFA
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Özet
Apart from other grade levels and branches of the teaching profession, preschool teaching constitutes a unique place in the teaching profession regarding its target group and instructional objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate the essence of preschool teachers’ experiences regarding motivational factors in choosing and working in the teaching profession in Turkey. The study was designed using a qualitative method and conducted with 23 preschool teachers across Turkey. The Teacher Motivation Questionnaire, consisting of six open-ended questions and related sub-questions regarding motivational processes, was utilized with participating teachers. Teacher responses were analyzed through content analysis. The findings revealed that intrinsic, extrinsic, and altruistic factors have a role and vary in the career path of preschool teachers. It was found that love for children, the role of significant others …
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Motivational Processes of Preschool Teachers Before and after Entering the Teaching Profession

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