Factors Affecting the Attitude Towards Teaching Profession of Pre-Service Teachers: A Systematic Review
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Pre-service teachers, attitude towards teaching, teacher education, emotional intelligence, teacher effectivenessAbstract
The attitude of pre-service teachers toward the teaching profession plays a crucial role in determining the quality of education and the effectiveness of future teachers. A positive attitude towards teaching contributes to higher motivation, commitment, and professional satisfaction among teachers. The present paper aims to systematically review the factors influencing the attitude towards the teaching profession among pre-service teachers. Various psychological, educational, and contextual factors such as emotional intelligence, teacher self-efficacy, professional motivation, training experiences, institutional environment, and societal perceptions of the teaching profession are examined. Relevant studies published in peer-reviewed journals were reviewed to understand how these factors shape the attitudes of prospective teachers during their teacher education programs. The findings indicate that psychological competencies such as emotional intelligence and self-efficacy, along with supportive training environments and positive teaching experiences, significantly influence the development of favorable attitudes towards teaching. The review also highlights the importance of teacher education programs in fostering positive professional attitudes among pre-service teachers. Implications for teacher education institutions and future research are discussed.
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