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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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Dicke, Anna-Lena; Ludtke, Oliver; Trautwein, Ulrich; Nagy, Gabriel; Nagy, Nicole – Learning and Individual Differences, 2012
Using the theoretical framework of achievement goal theory, this study investigated the accuracy of teachers' judgments of their students' motivation. Self-report data were gathered on the mastery, performance-approach, and performance-avoidance goals of 1140 German secondary school students (mean age = 14.24) in five academic subjects (English,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Student Motivation, Secondary School Students, Teaching Experience