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Nitsche, Sebastian; Dickhauser, Oliver; Fasching, Michaela S.; Dresel, Markus – Learning and Individual Differences, 2013
The present study examined the relevance of teachers' individual goal orientations for the attendance of further training and sick leave in the teaching profession. Regression analysis indicated a positive effect of learning goal orientation (i.e., the desire to improve one's teaching skills and knowledge) along with a negative effect of work…
Descriptors: Teachers, Goal Orientation, Professional Continuing Education, Leaves of Absence
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Ely, Katherine; Sitzmann, Traci; Falkiewicz, Cari – Learning and Individual Differences, 2009
This study examined the role of goal orientation dimensions in understanding differences in time spent in an online, occupational training program. In predicting time to train, there was a significant interaction between mastery and performance-avoid goal orientations ([beta] = -0.32), highlighting the value of considering goal orientation…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Goal Orientation, Job Training, Trainees