Rural High School Students' Interest in Teaching as a Profession.

Lyday, Jack W.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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Rural High School Students' Interest in Teaching as a Profession.

Lyday, Jack W.; And Others

Rural Educator, v11 n2 p17-19 Win 1989-90

Reviews research showing declining interest in teaching profession. Survey reveals 45.8 percent of rural South Carolina high school students were to some extent interested in teaching. Examines related factors, including students' ability levels, grade and area-type preferences, amount of teacher influences, and perceptions of teacher salaries. Suggests areas for further study. (TES)

Descriptors: Career Choice, High Schools, Rural Areas, Rural Education, Rural Youth, Student Attitudes, Surveys, Teacher Education, Teacher Influence, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Salaries, Teacher Shortage, Teaching (Occupation)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Carolina

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